Unveiling the Impact of Smoking on Allergic Rhinitis: Disease Severity and Efficacy of Subcutaneous Immunotherapy
Xuan Yuan,
Liyuan Liu,
Benjian Zhang
et al.
Abstract:ObjectiveTo evaluate the impact of smoking statuses on disease severity and subcutaneous immunotherapy (SCIT) efficacy in allergic rhinitis (AR).Study DesignOpen observational cohort study.SettingTertiary referral center.MethodsFive hundred and five AR patients undergoing dust mite allergen SCIT were categorized into never smokers, former smokers, and current smokers. AR severity was assessed using widely employed questionnaires. The changes in questionnaire scores pre‐ and post‐SCIT were evaluated for SCIT ef… Show more
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