tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-77611883658426787632009-10-21T22:16:20.127+01:00TRIP Evidence Reviews: Hay FeverTRIP Topic Reviews are occasional reviews carried out by TRIP. These tend to be modified versions of reviews we carry out for clients. For more information contact us via www.tripdatabase.com/ContactUs.htmlJon Brasseynoreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7761188365842678763.post-17757249102901588792007-05-03T14:55:00.000+01:002007-05-10T10:19:28.875+01:00Hay FeverThis review is a pragmatic attempt to highlight recent research and some background reading on hay fever. It should not be considered exhaustive, simply a way of reviewing some of the major developments and current thinking in the area.<br /><br /><a href="http://tripevidencereviews.blogspot.com/2007/04/list-of-trip-evidence-reviews.html"><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;">Click here</span></strong></a> to see all the TRIP Evidence Reviews.<br /><br /><strong>Evidence-Based Reports</strong><br /><br /><ul><li><a href="http://www.npc.co.uk/MeReC_Bulletins/2003Volumes/Vol14no5.pdf">Common questions about hay fever</a>. MeReC. 2004</li><li><a href="http://www.nelm.nhs.uk/Record%20Viewing/viewRecord.aspx?id=577370">Grass Pollen Allergen Extract (Grazax)</a>. UKMi - Post launch reviews, 2007</li><li><a href="http://pcpoh.bham.ac.uk/publichealth/horizon/PDF_files/2006reports/Grazax.pdf">Grass allergy vaccine</a>. National Horizon Scanning Centre, 2006</li><li><a href="http://ebn.bmj.com/cgi/content/full/8/2/44">Short term coseasonal sublingual immunotherapy reduced the development of asthma in children with hay fever</a>. Evidence-Based Nursing (Requires free registration), 2005</li></ul><p><strong>Clinical Guidelines</strong></p><ul><li><a href="http://www.cks.library.nhs.uk/allergic_rhinitis/view_whole_guidance">Allergic rhinitis</a>. PRODIGY, 2005</li><li><a href="http://www.guideline.gov/summary/summary.aspx?doc_id=3373&nbr=2599&ss=6&xl=999">Allergic rhinitis</a>. University of Michigan Health System, 2002</li><li><a href="http://www.whiar.org/docs/ARIA_PG.pdf">Management of allergic rhinitis and its impact on asthma</a>. WHIAR, 2001</li><li><a href="http://www.jcaai.org/Param/immunotherapy/immunotherapy_pp.pdf">Allergen immunotherapy: a practice parameter</a>. Joint Task Force on Practice Parameters,<br />representing the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology;<br />the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology; and the Joint Council of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, 2003</li></ul><p><strong>Systematic Reviews</strong></p><ul><li><a href="http://www.cochrane.org/reviews/en/ab001936.html">Allergen injection immunotherapy for seasonal allergic rhinitis</a>. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews. 2007</li><li><a href="http://www.cochrane.org/reviews/en/ab003163.html">Topical nasal steroids for intermittent and persistent allergic rhinitis in children</a>. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2007</li><li><a href="http://www.ahrq.gov/clinic/tp/rhintp.htm">Management of Allergic and Nonallergic Rhinitis</a>. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, 2002</li><li><a href="http://www.crd.york.ac.uk/CRDWeb/ShowRecord.asp?View=Full&ID=12003009076">Intranasal corticosteroids versus topical H1 receptor antagonists for the treatment of allergic rhinitis: a systematic review with meta-analysis</a>. DARE, 2002</li></ul><p><strong>Recent articles in core journals</strong></p><ul><li><a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=16802764&dopt=Abstract">The role of antileukotriene therapy in seasonal allergic rhinitis: a systematic review of randomized trials</a>. Annals of Allergy Asthma and Immunology, 2006</li><li><a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=16802774&dopt=Abstract">Comparison of fluticasone propionate aqueous nasal spray and oral montelukast for the treatment of seasonal allergic rhinitis symptoms</a>. Annals of Allergy Astham and Immunology, 2006</li><li><a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=17201236&dopt=Abstract">Effect of montelukast on symptoms and exhaled nitric oxide levels in 7- to 14-year-old children with seasonal allergic rhinitis</a>. Annals of Allergy Asthma and Immunology, 2006</li><li><a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=17042145&dopt=Abstract">Impact of azelastine nasal spray on symptoms and quality of life compared with cetirizine oral tablets in patients with seasonal allergic rhinitis</a>. Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol, 2006</li><li><a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=17088141&dopt=Abstract">Efficacy and safety of ciclesonide nasal spray for the treatment of seasonal allergic rhinitis</a>. J Allergy Clin Immunol, 2006</li><li><a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=16440534&dopt=Abstract">Efficacy of montelukast during the allergy season in patients with chronic asthma and seasonal aeroallergen sensitivity</a>. Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol, 2006</li><li><a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?db=pubmed&cmd=Retrieve&dopt=AbstractPlus&list_uids=17021320">Immunotherapy with a ragweed-toll-like receptor 9 agonist vaccine for allergic rhinitis</a>. NEJM, 2006</li><li><a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?db=pubmed&cmd=Retrieve&dopt=AbstractPlus&list_uids=12896934">Enzyme potentiated desensitisation in treatment of seasonal allergic rhinitis: double blind randomised controlled study</a>. BMJ, 2003</li></ul><p><strong>eTextbooks</strong></p><ul><li><a href="http://www.emedicine.com/med/topic104.htm">eMedicine</a></li><li><a href="http://www.merck.com/mmpe/sec13/ch165/ch165c.html">Merck Manual</a></li><li><a href="http://www.gpnotebook.co.uk/simplepage.cfm?ID=-952827854">GP Notebook</a></li></ul><p><strong>Clinical Queries</strong></p><ul><li><a href="http://www.druginfozone.nhs.uk/Record%20Viewing/viewRecord.aspx?id=567483">How should seasonal allergic rhinitis (hay fever) be treated in a breastfeeding mother?</a> UK Medicines Information Q&A, 2006</li><li><a href="http://www.attract.wales.nhs.uk/question_answers.cfm?question_id=2411">Is there any evidence for the use of hay fever vaccination? What type is most suitable- oral or parenteral?</a> ATTRACT, 2007</li><li><a href="http://www.clinicalanswers.nhs.uk/index.cfm?question=3213">Can babies get Hay Fever?</a> NLH Q&A Service, 2006</li><li><a href="http://www.clinicalanswers.nhs.uk/index.cfm?question=3111">Could you clarify current opinion related to treating Allergic rhinitis with montelukast?</a> NLH Q&A Service, 2006</li><li><a href="http://www.clinicalanswers.nhs.uk/index.cfm?question=2769">How effective is butterbur for hayfever?</a> NLH Q&A Service, 2006</li><li><a href="http://www.attract.wales.nhs.uk/question_answers.cfm?question_id=2229">What are the indications for depot steroids for hayfever/seasonal rhinitis? What are the contraindications/limitations/risks?</a> ATTRACT, 2006</li></ul><p><strong>Patient Information</strong></p><ul><li><a href="http://www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk/articles/article.aspx?articleid=453">NHS Direct Online</a></li><li><a href="http://www.emedicinehealth.com/hay_fever/page10_em.htm">eMedicine Consumer Health</a></li><li><a href="http://www.patient.co.uk/showdoc/23068751">Patient UK</a></li><li><a href="http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000813.htm">Medline Plus</a></li></ul><p><strong>Pollen Counts around the world</strong></p><ul><li><a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/pollen/">UK</a></li><li><a href="http://www.pollen.com/Pollen.com.asp">USA</a></li><li><a href="http://www.theweathernetwork.com/features/pollen/index.htm">Canada</a></li><li><a href="http://www.allergy.org.nz/public/pdf/Annual%20Pollen%20Calendar.pdf">New Zealand</a></li></ul><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7761188365842678763-1775724910290158879?l=hayfever.blog.tripdatabase.com' alt='' /></div>Jon Brasseynoreply@blogger.com0