Click here to see all the TRIP Evidence Reviews.
Evidence-Based Reports
- Common questions about hay fever. MeReC. 2004
- Grass Pollen Allergen Extract (Grazax). UKMi - Post launch reviews, 2007
- Grass allergy vaccine. National Horizon Scanning Centre, 2006
- Short term coseasonal sublingual immunotherapy reduced the development of asthma in children with hay fever. Evidence-Based Nursing (Requires free registration), 2005
Clinical Guidelines
- Allergic rhinitis. PRODIGY, 2005
- Allergic rhinitis. University of Michigan Health System, 2002
- Management of allergic rhinitis and its impact on asthma. WHIAR, 2001
- Allergen immunotherapy: a practice parameter. Joint Task Force on Practice Parameters,
representing the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology;
the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology; and the Joint Council of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, 2003
Systematic Reviews
- Allergen injection immunotherapy for seasonal allergic rhinitis. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews. 2007
- Topical nasal steroids for intermittent and persistent allergic rhinitis in children. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2007
- Management of Allergic and Nonallergic Rhinitis. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, 2002
- Intranasal corticosteroids versus topical H1 receptor antagonists for the treatment of allergic rhinitis: a systematic review with meta-analysis. DARE, 2002
Recent articles in core journals
- The role of antileukotriene therapy in seasonal allergic rhinitis: a systematic review of randomized trials. Annals of Allergy Asthma and Immunology, 2006
- Comparison of fluticasone propionate aqueous nasal spray and oral montelukast for the treatment of seasonal allergic rhinitis symptoms. Annals of Allergy Astham and Immunology, 2006
- Effect of montelukast on symptoms and exhaled nitric oxide levels in 7- to 14-year-old children with seasonal allergic rhinitis. Annals of Allergy Asthma and Immunology, 2006
- Impact of azelastine nasal spray on symptoms and quality of life compared with cetirizine oral tablets in patients with seasonal allergic rhinitis. Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol, 2006
- Efficacy and safety of ciclesonide nasal spray for the treatment of seasonal allergic rhinitis. J Allergy Clin Immunol, 2006
- Efficacy of montelukast during the allergy season in patients with chronic asthma and seasonal aeroallergen sensitivity. Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol, 2006
- Immunotherapy with a ragweed-toll-like receptor 9 agonist vaccine for allergic rhinitis. NEJM, 2006
- Enzyme potentiated desensitisation in treatment of seasonal allergic rhinitis: double blind randomised controlled study. BMJ, 2003
eTextbooks
Clinical Queries
- How should seasonal allergic rhinitis (hay fever) be treated in a breastfeeding mother? UK Medicines Information Q&A, 2006
- Is there any evidence for the use of hay fever vaccination? What type is most suitable- oral or parenteral? ATTRACT, 2007
- Can babies get Hay Fever? NLH Q&A Service, 2006
- Could you clarify current opinion related to treating Allergic rhinitis with montelukast? NLH Q&A Service, 2006
- How effective is butterbur for hayfever? NLH Q&A Service, 2006
- What are the indications for depot steroids for hayfever/seasonal rhinitis? What are the contraindications/limitations/risks? ATTRACT, 2006
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