Prevention Of Allergic Rhinitis Research Articles

Total phenolic content, flavonoid content and antioxidant potential of Petasites hybridus and related species from Croatia and considerations regarding their pharmaceutical significance.

Extracts obtained from common butterbur (Petasites hybridus), standardized to petasins, are existing pharmaceutical options for the treatment and/or prevention of allergic rhinitis (leaves) and migraine (rhizomes). In this study, the total phenolic content, flavonoid content, and antioxidant potential of ten samples of Croatian Petasites species (four P. hybridus, four P. albus, one P. kabli kianus, and one P. paradoxus) obtained by ultrasound-assisted extraction of leaves were compared. The total phenolic content (Folin-Ciocalteu assay) of methanolic leaf extracts ranged from 4.43 ± 0.09 to 10.76 ± 0.60 mg gallic acid equivalent g-1 dry mass (mg GAE g-1 DM) for P. hybridus and from 6.66 ± 0.43 to 19.92 ± 2.90 mg GAE g-1 DM for P. albus samples, while those of P. kablikianus and P. paradoxus were equal to 7.56 ± 0.17 mg GAE g-1 DM and 10.22 ± 0.46 mg GAE g-1 DM, respectively. Flavonoid content (AlCl3 assay) varied between 2.51 ± 0.10 and 4.03 ± 0.08 mg quercetin equivalent g-1 dry mass (mg QE g-1 DM) for P. hybridus and between 2.21 ± 0.09 and 5.22 ± 0.02 mg QE g-1 DM for P. albus samples, while those of P. kablikianus and P. paradoxus were equal to 5.59 ± 0.05 mg QE g-1 DM and 5.50 ± 0.09 mg QE g-1 DM, respectively. Antioxidant potential was in high correlation with total phenolic content (r = 0.93, p < 0.001). Due to the expected contribution of plant polyphenols and flavonoids to the activity of butterbur extracts and their observed great variabilities, determining the content of these compounds may be of interest to the pharmaceutical industry.

Обоснование необходимости профилактики аллергического ринита на территории Воронежской области

The allergic diseases, the major role in etiology of which is played by allergens present in ambient air, are common. To develop practical guidelines on prevention of allergic rhinitis as the most prevalent disorder in the structure of allergy, it is necessary to estimate all the conditions, both negatively and positively affecting this disorder. The study was aimed to assess factors affecting the incidence, detection, and registration of cases of allergic rhinitis in the Voronezh Region. The report forms № 12 and № 30 provided substantive inputs to the study, along with the laboratory test data provided by private clinics and the social and hygienic monitoring data. Epidemiological analysis was performed by retrospective method; the territories were ranked by various indicators; the correlation analysis method was applied. We determined the incidence rates and the districts at high risk of allergic rhinitis (pollinosis) in all population groups for the period 2012–2021. We determined the structure of aeroallergens identified in private healthcare institutions, assessed the staffing levels of allergists in the public institutions of the Voronezh Region, and identified significant environmental factors. The identified features of the prevalence, diagnosis, and registration of allergic rhinitis in the Voronezh Region can be used to improve preventive measures targeting this allergic disorder.

Bicalutamide, an androgen receptor antagonist, effectively alleviate allergic rhinitis via suppression of PI3K–PKB activity

ObjectivesTo investigate the therapeutic effect of Bicalutamide, an androgen receptor antagonist on the onset and development of allergic rhinitis in an animal model.Methods40 male BALB/c mice were randomly divided into five groups (eight mice per group). Aluminum hydroxide powder was used as an adjuvant, combined with Ovalbumin (OVA) to establish the mouse model of allergic rhinitis via ultrasonic nebulization of OVA to stimulate the nasal cavity. Mice in Bica#1 group were intraperitoneally injected with 0.02 mg Bicalutamide/0.5 ml of normal saline daily for 7 consecutive days; mice in Bica#2 group were administered 0.02 mg Bicalutamide/0.5 ml of normal saline via intraperitoneal injection for 5 consecutive days, and then the same amount of normal saline was injected intraperitoneally for 2 consecutive days. Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay was adopted to detect the serological levels of IgE, IL-4, and IL-6 production. Eosinophil infiltration was observed under microscope after hematoxylin and eosin staining of nasal mucosa. Quantitative PCR and Western blot were employed for determination of histamine receptors mRNA expression and PI3K/PKB associated protein levels, respectively.ResultsHistological analysis shown that allergic lesion was induced after OVA sensitization. Intraperitoneal injection with 0.02 mg Bicalutamide daily for 7 consecutive days significantly reduced the allergic lesion; however, mice injected with the same amount of normal saline at the same time demonstrated no allergic rhinitis symptoms. In addition, there was a significant reduction in eosinophils number in Bicalutamide treated mice (n = 8) compared to the OVA group (n = 8) (OVA: 19.6 ± 5.3 vs. Bica#1: 7.7 ± 0.8 vs. Bica#2: 9.4 ± 1.2, both p < 0.01). Furthermore, ELISA results revealed that the serological levels of IgE (OVA: 17.3 ± 1.7 µg/ml vs. Bica#1: 9.2 ± 0.6 vs. Bica#2: 10.4 ± 2.3, both p < 0.05), IL-4 (OVA: 164.3 ± 5.1 pg/ml vs. Bica#1: 110.2 ± 3.1 vs. Bica#2: 115.3 ± 4.1, both p < 0.05) and IL-6 (OVA: 167.3 ± 3.7 pg/ml vs. Bica#1: 117.5 ± 6.5 vs. Bica#2: 114.8 ± 2.4, both p < 0.05) were significantly decreased after two different dosage of Bicalutamide treatment. Similarly, histamine receptors in mast cells were significantly reduced after two different dosage of Bicalutamide treatment. More importantly, p-PKB protein was notably reduced after two different dosage of Bicalutamide treatment compared to the OVA group, mTOR protein levels were also down regulated after two different dosage of Bicalutamide treatment.ConclusionsOur data demonstrated that androgen receptor antagonist Bicalutamide can significantly alleviate allergic rhinitis lesion in the animal model. PI3K/PKB activity in mast cells was suppressed after Bicalutamide injection. Our results provide important implication in allergic rhinitis prevention and treatment.

The current state of the problem with the diagnosis and treatment of allergic rhinitis in pediatric practice

Among all allergic diseases in pediatric practice, allergic rhinitis is one of the most common pathologies of the upper respiratory tract. This review deals with the problem of modern principles for the diagnosis and treatment of allergic rhinitis in children based on the analysis of literature sources using electronic databases PubMed, Web of Science, MedLine, the Cochrane Library. Allergic rhinitis is an important medical and social problem of our time the importance of which has increased significantly in recent years. The growing number of people sensitized to pollen, the variety of symptoms and the negative impact on the quality of life of patients make pollen allergy one of the major problems in pediatrics. Despite the development of international national protocols and clinical guidelines, in many countries the control of allergic rhinitis in children remains insufficient. Therefore, it is necessary to take into account the individual characteristics of patients, pay attention to both nasal and extranasal symptoms, consider all pathognomonic diagnostic aspects, because the underdiagnosis of this allergic disease leads to inadequate therapy, complications, more severe atopy and reduced quality of children’s life in general. Recently, there is growing evidence of the need for personalized selection of the most effective therapy for allergic rhinitis in children. In-depth study of the pathogenetic role of circadian molecular clock in children with seasonal allergic rhinitis using informative molecular genetic methods may allow characterizing in detail the mechanism of regulation of allergic inflammation of the upper airway mucosa and evaluating the role of circadian genes in the development of allergic diseases, in particular allergic rhinitis. In the future, these studies may become an alternative to improve control over the course of allergy and the organization of a comprehensive monitoring system, development of new strategies for the treatment and prevention of allergic rhinitis in children.

Probiotic infant cereal improves children’s gut microbiota: Insights using the Simulator of Human Intestinal Microbial Ecosystem (SHIME®)

Infant́s gut microbiota can be modulated by many factors, including mode of delivery, feeding regime, maternal diet/weight and probiotic and prebiotic consumption. The gut microbiota in dysbiosis has been associated with innumerous diseases. In this sense, early childhood intestinal microbiome modulation can be a strategy for disease prevention. This study had the purpose to evaluate the effect of an infant cereal with probiotic (Bifidobacterium animalis ssp. lactis BB-12®) on infant́s intestinal microbiota using SHIME®, which simulates human gastrointestinal conditions. The ascending colon was inoculated with fecal microbiota from three children (2–3 years old). NH4+, short chain fatty acids (SCFASs) and microbiota composition were determined by selective ion electrode, GC/MS and 16S sequencing, respectively. After treatment, butyric acid production increased (p < 0.05) 52% and a decrease in NH4+ production was observed (p < 0.01). The treatment stimulated an increase (p < 0.01) of Lactobacillaceae families, more precisely L. gasseri and L. kefiri. L. gasseri has been associated with the prevention of allergic rhinitis in children and L. kefiri in the prevention of obesity. Thus, infant cereal with BB-12® is able to stimulate the growth of L. gasseri and L. kefiri in a beneficial way, reducing NH4+ and increasing the production of SCFAs, especially butyric acid, in SHIME®.

Nazaval: the possibility of using in the treatment and prevention of allergic rhinitis in pregnant women

Nazaval: the possibility of using in the treatment and prevention of allergic rhinitis in pregnant women

IL17A rs2275913 gene polymorphism in Uzbek ethnic group and its linkage with development of allergic rhinitis

Currently, new insights into the general mechanisms of developing allergic diseases suggest that Th17 cells are involved in the pathogenesis of allergic rhinitis characterized by dominant production of cytokines IL-17A and IL-17F. Objective: to assess IL17A rs2275913 gene polymorphism in the Uzbek ethnic group and its linkage with development of allergic rhinitis. There were examined 83 patients with allergic rhinitis, among which 38 (46%) had intermittent form and 45 (54%) – with persistent disease form. In control group there were included 123 apparently healthy subjects. Genotyping of IL17A rs2275913 polymorphism was carried out by using real-time polymerase chain reaction (Real-Time) “SNP-EXPRESS”-RV. While analyzing frequency distribution of the G and A alleles within the IL17A gene, it was found that the A allele dominated (38.7% vs 19.5%, respectively, χ2 = 15.9; p 0.05). The G/G genotype in the A/G IL17A gene polymorphism was much less abundant in AR patients compared to apparently healthy patients in control group. It was detected increased frequency of heterozygous G/A allele within the IL17A gene in AR patients vs. control group (56.9% vs 30.2%, respectively, χ2 = 11.9; p 0.05; OR = 3.1). While comparing the A/A genotype of the IL17A gene it was shown that its prevalence was significantly higher in AR patients compared to healthy subjects (14.1% vs 5.9%, respectively, χ2 = 4.6; p 0.05). Our findings demonstrated that the AA genotype in the IL17A rs2275913 gene is associated with developing AR in the Uzbek ethnic group. Such trait may be used as AR predictor, provide valuable information for design and implementation of pathogenetically justified methodological approaches to therapy and prevention of allergic rhinitis.

Clinical effects and safety of electroacupuncture for the treatment of allergic rhinitis: A protocol for systematic review.

As the therapy of acupuncture continues to expand, electroacupuncture is increasing used in allergic rhinitis prevention and therapy, and many studies have published that it is effective in the treatment of allergic rhinitis. However, it is unclear if electroacupuncture provides an evidence-based clinical benefit in the allergic rhinitis population. We will conduct a systematic review of electroacupuncture and health-related outcomes in allergic rhinitis patients according to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews. The primary objective is to assess the impact of Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines on clinical outcomes relevant to allergic rhinitis patients, such as effective rate, life-quality evaluation, and adverse events. The Cochrane Risk Assessment Tool will be used to assess the quality of eligible studies according to the Cochrane handbook. We will perform a meta-analysis using standard techniques for the outcomes. The results of this systematic review may highlight the gaps in our knowledge of the relevance of electroacupuncture after treatment or after follow-ups.PROSPERO registration number: PROSPERO CRD42018104080. (https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/PROSPERO/#recordDetails).

Long-term Breastfeeding in the Prevention of Allergic Rhinitis: Allergic Rhinitis Cohort Study for Kids (ARCO-Kids Study).

ObjectivesThere is a great deal of interest in the possibility that environmental factors may influence the risk of developing allergic rhinitis (AR) in early life. We investigated the simultaneous effects of mode of delivery and duration of breastfeeding on the development of AR in children.MethodsData from 1,374 children participating in the Allergic Rhinitis Cohort Study for kids (ARCO-kids study) was analyzed. All subjects were divided into AR or non-allergic rhinitis (NAR) groups. Data on environmental factors, mode of delivery and duration of breastfeeding were collected using a questionnaire.ResultsCompared with short-term breastfeeding (<6 months), long-term breastfeeding (≥12 months) was significantly associated with a lower prevalence of AR (adjusted odds ratio [aOR], 0.54; 95% confidence interval [CI], 0.34 to 0.88). Children in the AR group also had a higher cesarean delivery rate than those in the NAR group (39.1% vs. 32.8%, P=0.05). Regarding the combined effects of mode of delivery and duration of breastfeeding, long-term breastfeeding with a vaginal delivery strongly suppressed the development of AR, compared to short-term breastfeeding with a cesarean delivery (aOR, 0.47; 95% CI, 0.30 to 0.73).ConclusionLong-term breastfeeding (≥12 months) and a vaginal delivery are associated with a lower risk of developing childhood AR.

The dynamics of pollen seasons of the most allergenic plants - 15-year observations in Warsaw.

Allergic rhinitis concerns nearly 25% of the Polish population. Among pollen allergens, the most common reasons for allergic rhinitis are: grass, birch and mugwort. Knowledge of the characteristics of pollen seasons is necessary in diagnostics, monitoring of therapy and prevention of allergic rhinitis. P urpose: This work aims to analyze pollen seasons of the most allergenic plants in the Polish population; grass, birch and mugwort in the years 2003-2017 in Warsaw. M aterial and methods: Measurements of pollen concentration were carried out using Burkard volumetric spore trap operating in continuous mode. Analysis of pollen seasons was conducted based on the following characteristics: beginning, end, and length of season, the seasonal pollen index (SPI), defined as the sum of average daily pollen concentrations over the year, maximum daily concentration, number of days with maximum and threshold concentration. Linear regression together with the Pearson correlation coefficient were used in statistical analysis to study the relationship between variables; furthermore, descriptive characteristics of distributions studied were determined. R esults: The average beginning of the birch pollen season in the analyzed period is April 10th, and it belongs to seasons of average length (47 days on average). Birch pollen count above 75 grains/m3, when most allergic people develop symptoms, was recorded for an average of 18 days. The highest daily birch pollen count reaching 6321 grains/m3 (2012) exceeded the lowest value of the maximum concentration by almost 20 times (2015). Among the taxa analyzed, the highest values of daily counts and annual sums were recorded for birch pollen. The average date for the beginning of grass pollination season is on May 13th. It is the longest pollen season (on average 134 days), and the period when concentration exceeded 50 grains/m3 covered an average of 26 days. The highest daily grass pollen counts reaching 496 grains/m3 (2007) exceeded the lowest value of maximum concentration by 3.5 times (2016). The average date of the beginning of mugwort pollen season is July 16th. The season lasts 65 days on average, when concentration exceeding 30 grains /m3 was registered for an average of 12 days. The highest daily mugwort pollen count reaching 154 grains/m3 (2007) exceeded the lowest value of maximum concentration by 4 times (2013). For all analyzed taxa, the strongest correlated variables are the sum of average daily pollen concentrations over the year (SPI ) and daily maximum concentration (correlation for birch pollen = 0.92, for grass pollen = 0.88, and for mugwort pollen = 0.91). Periods of pollen in the air show certain variation in the analyzed 15-year period. The maximum concentration in the pollen season for the analyzed taxa and the the sum of average daily pollen concentrations over the year show the highest variability, particularly strongly expressed in the case of birch pollen. There is a linear relationship between the sum of average daily pollen concentrations over the year and the maximum concentration value as well as the number of days with the threshold concentration for all analyzed taxa. Variability of parameters describing the dynamics of pollen seasons indicates the need to monitor, both by patients with hay fever and physicians, the current information on the concentration of pollen in the air during the pollen season.

Genome-wide association and HLA fine-mapping studies identify risk loci and genetic pathways underlying allergic rhinitis.

Allergic rhinitis is the most common clinical presentation of allergy, affecting 400 million people worldwide, with increasing incidence in westernized countries1,2. To elucidate the genetic architecture and understand the underlying disease mechanisms, we carried out a meta-analysis of allergic rhinitis in 59,762 cases and 152,358 controls of European ancestry and identified a total of 41 risk loci for allergic rhinitis, including 20 loci not previously associated with allergic rhinitis, which were confirmed in a replication phase of 60,720 cases and 618,527 controls. Functional annotation implicated genes involved in various immune pathways, and fine mapping of the HLA region suggested amino acid variants important for antigen binding. We further performed genome-wide association study (GWAS) analyses of allergic sensitization against inhalant allergens and nonallergic rhinitis, which suggested shared genetic mechanisms across rhinitis-related traits. Future studies of the identified loci and genes might identify novel targets for treatment and prevention of allergic rhinitis.

The Use of Probiotics in Respiratory Allergy

There is a high and steadily increasing prevalence of respiratory allergy throughout the world, especially in paediatric population and in industrialized and developing countries. A complex interplay between genetic and environmental factors has been implicated to explain this dramatic increase in prevalence of allergic diseases. It has been suggested that exposure to microbes plays a critical role in the development of the early immune system and may contribute to allergic diseases through their effect on mucosal immunity. Probiotics, microorganisms exerting beneficial effects on the host, are used in a great number of paediatric and adult diseases, mainly gastrointestinal disorders, but they have been proposed to be beneficial also in allergic diseases. Different trials have been published finding benefits in the use of probiotics in prevention and treatment of atopic dermatitis, but to date, studies have yielded inconsistent findings to support a protective association between their use on prevention of allergic rhinitis or asthma. However, probiotics may be beneficial in improving symptoms and quality of life in patients with allergic rhinitis although it remains limited due to study heterogeneity and variable outcome measures. As a result of these controversies, future investigations with a better standardization are needed. In this review, we summarize recent clinical research to elucidate the mechanisms of probiotics and their effect in respiratory allergy. According to published data, probiotics could emerge as a novel, complementary treatment option for allergic rhinitis but not for asthma.

Prevention of allergic rhinitis by ginger and the molecular basis of immunosuppression by 6-gingerol through T cell inactivation

The incidence of allergies has recently been increasing worldwide. Immunoglobulin E (IgE)-mediated hypersensitivity is central to the pathogenesis of asthma, hay fever and other allergic diseases. Ginger (Zingiber officinale Roscoe) and its extracts have been valued for their medical properties including antinausea, antiinflammation, antipyresis and analgesia properties. In this study, we investigated the antiallergic effects of ginger and 6-gingerol, a major compound of ginger, using a mouse allergy model and primary/cell line culture system. In mice with ovalbumin (OVA)-induced allergic rhinitis, oral administration of 2% ginger diet reduced the severity of sneezing and nasal rubbing by nasal sensitization of OVA and suppressed infiltration of mast cells in nasal mucosa and secretion of OVA-specific IgE in serum. 6-Gingerol inhibited the expression of not only Th2 cytokines but also Th1 cytokines in OVA-sensitized spleen cells. Accordingly, 6-gingerol suppressed in vitro differentiation of both Th1 cells and Th2 cells from naïve T cells. In addition, 6-gingerol suppressed both superantigen staphylococcal enterotoxin B (SEB)- and anti-CD3-induced T cell proliferation. 6-Gingerol also abrogated PMA plus ionomycin- and SEB-induced IL-2 production in T cells, suggesting that 6-gingerol affected T cell receptor-mediated signal transduction rather than the antigen-presentation process. Indeed, 6-gingerol inhibited the phosphorylation of MAP kinases, calcium release and nuclear localization of c-fos and NF-κB by PMA and ionomycin stimulation. Thus, our results demonstrate that 6-gingerol suppresses cytokine production for T cell activation and proliferation, thereby not causing B cell and mast cell activation and resulting in prevention or alleviation of allergic rhinitis symptoms.

Prediction and prevention of allergic rhinitis: A birth cohort study of 20 years

Allergic rhinitis (AR) is one of the most common chronic diseases, usually starting in the first 2 decades of life. Information on predictors, risk, and protective factors is missing because of a lack of long-term prospective studies. Our aim was to examine early-life environmental and lifestyle determinants for AR up to age 20 years. In 1990, the Multicenter Allergy Study included 1314 newborns in 5 German cities. Children were evaluated at 19 time points. A Cox regression model examined the associations between 41 independent early-life factors and onset of AR (as the primary outcome), including sensitization against aeroallergens and the secondary outcomes of nonallergic rhinitis and AR plus asthma. Two hundred ninety subjects had AR within 13,179 person years observed. The risk of AR was higher with a parental history of AR (adjusted hazard ratio [aHR], 2.49; 95% CI, 1.93-3.21), urticaria (aHR, 1.32; 95% CI, 1.00-1.74), or asthma (aHR, 1.29; 95% CI, 0.95-1.75). Early allergic sensitization (aHR, 4.53; 95% CI, 3.25-6.32), eczema within the first 3 years of life (aHR, 1.83; 95% CI, 1.38-2.42), male sex (aHR, 1.28; 95% CI, 1.02-1.61), and birthday in summer or autumn (aHR, 1.26; 95% CI, 1.00-1.58) were independent predictors of AR up to age 20 years. None of the other socioeconomic, environmental, lifestyle, pregnancy, and birth-related factors were associated with AR. Only nonmodifiable factors, particularly early allergic sensitization or eczema and parental AR, predicted AR up to age 20 years. No modifiable aspects of early-life environment or lifestyle were identified as targets for primary prevention.

THE CREATION OF NEWINTRANASALDRUGBASED ONRAW MATERIALSOF NATURAL ORIGINFORALLERGICRHINITISCOMBINED THERAPY

Allergic rhinitis is a disease of the nasal mucosa, which is based on allergic inflammation caused by the action of different natureallergens. Allergic rhinitis is quite common among the population, often occurs with frequent complications, resulting in decreased performance and quality of patients’life. Late or not effective therapy for this disease can lead to chronic disease and a combination of other pathologies, such as sinusitis, asthma and others.Primarily due to allergic inflammation in the lining of the nasal cavity,the allergen may persist for several weeks after exposure. Inflammation in the nasal cavitylining, triggered by allergens, leads to the accumulation of eosinophils, dendritic cells, T-lymphocytes and epithelial cells, which in its turn leads to activation and increased production of adhesion molecules by endothelial cells.Therapeutic help with allergic rhinitis may have the following areas:a) mechanical evacuation allergens;b) the use of pharmacological agents aimed at suppression of allergic process;c) the use of allergen-specific therapy;d) rational combination of the above directions for proper effect.Aim. Hold technological characteristics of salt dosage forms which are used as evacuation agents in the treatment of allergic rhinitis.Materials and methods. The material is known formulation, namely nasal saline solution. Information was taken from thesis, articles, patents and dissertation, etc.Results and discussion.Evacuation direction of curative care in allergic rhinitis caused by necessity of mechanical removal of allergens from the nasal cavity mucous areas. To do this, salt solutions of different compositionare used. According to the UkrainianState Register of medicines,salineis most common medicine in the domestic market amongpharmacotherapeutic group "means used for diseases of the nose". Range of nasal dosage forms is dominated by imported drugs, the share of domestic drugs is only 31.25%. As active ingredients, saline manufacturers mostly use sodium chloride, seawater and complex trace elements (magnesium, sodium, calcium) in different ratios. Such intranasal solutions by nature are mostly hypo or isotonic drugs. An exception is Aqua Maris® Strong (producer of "Jadran" Galenic Laboratory, Croatia), which is hypertonic solution of sterile seawater. As the solvent purified water or water for injectionare used. To ensure the stability of nasal dosage forms, some manufacturers of the tracks added preservatives, derivatives of quaternary ammonium compounds (benzalkonium chloride) and aromatic alcohols (benzyl alcohol). To normalize the pH substances of different chemical nature, such as sodium hydrogen phosphate dihydrate, sodium dihydrogen phosphate dihydrate, hydrochloric acidare used.Despite the existing range of drugs aimed at treatment and prevention of allergic rhinitis in patients,there is currentlyno safe and effectivetool that can fully provide therapeutic effect. When developing new means for intranasal pharmacotherapy of allergic rhinitis it is rational touse minerals of national origin, which will not only provide evacuation allergens, but also due to its high quality components will implement anti-inflammatory activity.Conclusions. As a result of research it was conducted that among intranasal medicines the natural salt is used for the treatment and prevention of allergic rhinitis. It is established that complex magnesium minerals from raw materials of natural originare perspective to be used.

The correlation of allergic rhinitis and trace elements in Ningxia region

To investigate the correlation of allergic rhinitis and trace elements and to provide a reference for clinical diagnosis, treatment and prevention of allergic rhinitis. One hundred and six patients were diagnosed as allergic rhinitis in General Hospital of Ningxia Medical University between January and December in 2010, including 48 cases of perennial allergic rhinitis and 58 cases of seasonal allergic rhinitis. In the same time, one hundred and three healthy volunteers were selected as control. Intravenous blood 3-5 ml were obtained from all subjects both in experimental group and in control group. The content of Ca, Ni, Fe, Mg, Zn, Sr, Mn, Cu, Se in serum and hair was determined by inductively coupled plasma atomic emission spectrometry (ICP-AES). The t-test (SPSS 16.0) was used to compare the results of trace elements in serum between allergic rhinitis and control group. The testing results of trace elements in AR patients serum and normal controls serum were as follows: Cu, Ni (1 002.18 ± 104.62) µg/L, (21.58 ± 5.54) mg/L were super than control group, (832.78 ± 50.45) µg/L, (17.04 ± 4.93) mg/L (t value was 15.545, 5.154, both P < 0.05). But the content of Zn, Se (793.48 ± 46.88) µg/L, (84.25 ± 12.77) µg/L lower than control group (908.53 ± 31.26) µg/L, (98.35 ± 15.21) µg/L (t value was -24.175 and -7.797, both P < 0.05) . The testing results of trace elements in AR patients hair and normal controls hair were as follows: Cu, Ni (42.43 ± 5.03) µg/g, (31.72 ± 5.49) µg/g were super than control group, (23.00 ± 4.45) µg/g, (8.94 ± 7.53) µg/g (t value was -8.633 and 4.236, both P < 0.05). But the content of Zn, Se (92.16 ± 4.54) µg/g , (0.28 ± 0.04) µg/g lower than control group (189.09 ± 8.45) µg/g, (0.39 ± 0.06) µg/g (t value was -28.71 and -8.633, both P < 0.05). The content of Zn, Se in AR patients serum are lower than that in control group. But the content of Cu, Ni in AR patients serum are super than that in control group. There are no significant difference of trace elements in the serum between pennial allergic rhinitis and seasonal allergic rhinitis.

A Bacterial Extract of OM-85 Broncho-Vaxom Prevents Allergic Rhinitis in Mice

According to the hygiene hypothesis, bacterial infections during early life contribute to a reduced incidence of asthma in animals. However, the effects of microbial products at a safe dose and within a rational time course on the prevention of allergic rhinitis (AR) have been inconclusive. This study investigated the immunomodulatory effects of oral administration of a bacterial extract, OM-85 Broncho-Vaxom (BV), with a low dose and general time course, which is currently used for respiratory infections in humans, on AR inflammation in mice. We developed a mouse model of ovalbumin (OVA)-induced AR allergic inflammation in the nose mucosa of mice. Low doses of OM-85 BV were orally administered for 3 months (long term) before sensitization. We evaluated nasal symptoms, pathology in the nose, inflammatory cells, and the levels of T helper 1 (Th1)/Th2 cytokines in the nasal lavage fluids, and the serum levels of specific IgE and IgG1. We also observed enhanced effects of OM-85 BV with 1 month (short term) of treatment. We found that long-term pretreatment with OM-85 BV protected the mice from the majority of allergy-specific symptoms; specifically, OM-85 BV suppressed nasal symptoms, inhibited eosinophil infiltration in the nose, inhibited inflammatory infiltrates and the Th2 response by reducing cytokines (IL-4, IL-5, or IL-13) in the nasal lavage fluids, and reduced IgE and IgG1 levels. Furthermore, short-term treatment with OM-85 BV decreased the levels of Th2 cytokines and IgE. Taken together, our data suggested that OM-85 BV is a low-cost alternative candidate to prevent AR with simple oral administration.

Safety and efficacy of Nasya/Prevalin in reducing symptoms of allergic rhinitis.

BackgroundNasya/Prevalin is a natural, drug-free nasal spray for treatment and prevention of allergic rhinitis. Because of its thixotropic property, it forms a barrier on the nasal mucosa, preventing allergen contact. This study assesses the clinical efficacy and safety of Nasya/Prevalin in a nasal provocation test with house dust mite allergens.Methodology/PrincipalIn this randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial, 20 subjects suffering from allergic rhinitis because of house dust mite allergens received a single dose of Nasya/Prevalin or saline spray before allergen challenge. Total nasal symptom score and total ocular symptom score were assessed 15, 30, 60, 75, 90, 120 and 240 min after challenge. Further, the appearance of the mucosa was examined by rhinoscopy.ResultsA single treatment with Nasya/Prevalin led to a significant reduction of TNSS at 60, 75 and 90 min after dust mite allergen challenge as compared with placebo (pVCAS = 0.021, pVCAS = 0.035, pVCAS = 0.036, respectively). Mucosa changes assessed by the rhinoscopic score (on swelling, secretion and colour) were significantly worse in the placebo group compared with the Nasya/Prevalin group (P = 0.033). Nasya/Prevalin was well tolerated, and the safety was comparable with placebo.ConclusionsTreatment with Nasya/Prevalin was effective in preventing allergic reactions induced by dust mite allergen challenge.Please cite this paper as: Stoelzel K, Bothe G, Chong PW and Lenarz M. Safety and efficacy of Nasya/Prevalin in reducing symptoms of allergic rhinitis. Clin Respir J 2014; 8: 382–390.

Prevention of Allergic Rhinitis by Aldose Reductase Inhibition in a Murine Model

Allergic rhinitis, one of the most common atopic diseases, is known to be elicited by Th2 cytokine-mediated inflammatory response. We have shown earlier that a polyol pathway enzyme aldose reductase (AR) regulates airway inflammation; however its role in allergic rhinitis is not known. We have investigated the role of AR in mediating pathological symptoms associated with allergic rhinitis in mice. The wild-type (WT) mice treated without or with AR inhibitor and AR knock out (AR(-/-)) mice were sensitized by two intraperitoneal injections of ragweed pollen extract (RWE) with adjuvant alum on days 0 and 4 followed by challenge on day 11 and/or 18 and 25. The allergic rhinitis symptoms were assessed by monitoring the nasal scratch, mast cell degranulation and release of tryptase in nasal lavage, infiltration of inflammatory cells, production of inflammatory cytokines and nasal epithelium remodeling. Sensitization and challenge of mice with RWE produced robust and reproducible pathological symptoms of allergic rhinitis as compared to control mice. AR inhibitor, fidarestat administered mice showed markedly reduced early phase response to allergen exposure such as nasal scratches, mast cells degranulation and release of tryptase in the nasal passage as well as late phase response such as inflammatory cell infiltration and release of Th2 type cytokines and nasal epithelial remodeling. Further, prevention of these events in AR(-/-)) mice suggests the role of AR in the mediation of allergic rhinitis. These results indicate an important role of AR in the mediation of RWE-induced allergic rhinitis in mice and prevention by AR inhibitor, fidarestat offers a novel therapeutic approach to ameliorate allergic rhinitis.

北京“24 节气”过敏性鼻炎发病高峰的预测研究&lt;br&gt;A Study of 24 Sola Terms Prediction of Allergic Rhinitis Peak Incidence in Beijing

根据北京市同仁医院 4 年(2007~2010 年)逐日皮肤点刺试验的过敏性鼻炎和北京市观象台的气象要素资料，按 24 节气纪时法进行统计相关分析，得出过敏性鼻炎的高峰值出现在处暑节气，气温和水汽压等气象要素的高峰值出现在大暑节气，研究发现各节气的气温和水汽压等气象要素与隔节气的过敏性鼻炎之间存在一定关联。由此，建立 6 个过敏性鼻炎的非线性预报方程，通过了相应的统计学检验(rα = 0.01 = 0.2670，Fα = 0.01 = 6.965)。历史拟合表明，过敏性鼻炎的预报值与实际发病趋势相符，得出结论，根据节气的水汽压和气温统计值可以预测未来隔节气的过敏性鼻炎的发病趋势，与此同时，还可为各级卫生部门和市民预防保健提供客观的提示性信息。 Based on 24 solar terms, the daily data of four years’ (2007-2010) skin prick test of allergic rhinitis in Beijing Tongren Hospital and the meteorological data of Beijing Observatory were analyzed by correlation analysis, which reached a conclusion that the maximum of allergic rhinitis occurred at the end of heat and the peak of meteorological elements including air temperature, vapor pressure and so on appeared in great heat. It was found that there was a certain correlation between allergic rhinitis in next across solar term and meteorological elements including air temperature and vapor pressure etc. in each solar term. Therefore, 6 nonlinear prediction equations were established and passed the statistical tests (rα = 0.01 = 0.2670, Fα = 0.01 = 6.965). History matching indicated that the predicted value of allergic rhinitis is consistent with the actual incidence trends. So we draw a conclusion that allergic rhinitis incidence trends could be forecasted by air temperature and vapor pressure in each solar term. Meanwhile, service information about allergic rhinitis prevention could be provided for all levels of health departments and citizens.