Selecting Allergenic Extracts for Inhalant Allergy Testing and Immunotherapy

Dzul, Andrew I

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“…Some recommend screening panels of 10 to 12 antigens on the basis of past studies using in vitro tests 39 . This study's panel was based on the geographic area involved and was compiled in an effort to limit cross‐reactivity 40 . Standardized allergenic extracts from Greer Laboratories were used, and these were stored at 46°F.…”

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“…39 This study's panel was based on the geographic area involved and was compiled in an effort to limit cross-reactivity. 40 Standardized allergenic extracts from Greer Laboratories were used, and these were stored at 46°F. Each antigen chosen represented a different family within a group of inhalant allergens (i.e., lamb's quarters to represent the Chenopodaceae family within the weed group).…”

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Use of Intradermal Dilutional Testing and Skin Prick Testing: Clinical Relevance and Cost Efficiency

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Antigens which show reactivity to a multiple SPT device usually have a treatable endpoint that is independent of the degree of positivity of the SPT result. IDT is an important step in the determination of the strongest starting dose of immunotherapy that may be safely administered. Initiating immunotherapy in this manner may potentially create significant health care savings by shortening the time required for a patient to reach their individual maximally tolerated dose. The use of a relatively large screening panel is cost effective and does not increase the average number of antigens treated by immunotherapy. Blended allergy testing techniques that include IDT in their protocol are comparable in cost with commonly used allergy testing protocols.

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Use of Intradermal Dilutional Testing and Skin Prick Testing: Clinical Relevance and Cost Efficiency

2006

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Allergies and vocal fold edema: A preliminary report

Jackson-Menaldi

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Holland

1999

Journal of Voice

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Hidden respiratory allergies in voice users: treatment strategies

Jackson-Menaldi

Dzul

Holland

2002

Logopedics Phoniatrics Vocology

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The treatment of the allergic voice patient may be somewhat different than other voice patients. Antihistamines are generally avoided, though decongestants with Guaifenesin may be useful. Steroids are more useful in perennial allergic systems. Steroids may be inhaled nasally, inhaled orally, or given systemically. Systemic steroids are especially useful for a performer who needs quick relief. We strongly feel that vocalists with chronic laryngitis and dysphonia should be allergy tested. A hidden dust mite or cat dander allergy is often found. A clean indoor environment can then be established. Immunotherapy injections can also be initiated. Both of these treatments, desensitization injections and environmental control, are especially useful in vocalists. These treatments are helpful in keeping a vocalist's trachea, larynx, and nasal cavity healthy. A careful search for mild asthma should be considered. Establishing good vocal hygiene and voice training may also be necessary.

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Selecting Allergenic Extracts for Inhalant Allergy Testing and Immunotherapy

Cited by 4 publications

References 2 publications

Use of Intradermal Dilutional Testing and Skin Prick Testing: Clinical Relevance and Cost Efficiency

Use of Intradermal Dilutional Testing and Skin Prick Testing: Clinical Relevance and Cost Efficiency

Allergies and vocal fold edema: A preliminary report

Hidden respiratory allergies in voice users: treatment strategies

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