Desensitization reduces some COVID-19-associated symptoms in minors with allergic rhinitis
摘要
This cross-sectional study aimed to investigate the symptoms following COVID-19 infection among pediatric and adult allergic rhinitis (AR) patients undergoing different treatment regimens—specifically sublingual immunotherapy (SLIT) versus conventional pharmacological treatment.
MethodsA total of 398 patients diagnosed with AR were included from the clinical database and categorized according to treatment type: an SLIT group (AR-S), further stratified into AR-S1 (< 18 years) and AR-S2 (≥ 18 years), and a control group (AR-C). Between December 2022 and February 2023, data on respiratory and general symptoms following SARS-CoV-2 infection were collected and compared across groups.
ResultsThe AR-S1 group may be associated with a reduced risk of symptoms after infection including dry throat (OR = 0.373, 95%Cl:0.184–0.755), headache (OR = 0.385, 95%Cl:0.196–0.758), fatigue (OR = 0.376, 95%Cl:0.188–0.751), chest tightness (OR = 0.160, 95%Cl:0.049–0.522), and some symptoms after improvement of infection (cough, fatigue).
ConclusionMinor AR patients with SLIT can reduce some of the symptoms in COVID-19-infected patients.