Omalizumab is Effective and Safe in the Treatment of Japanese Cedar Pollen-induced Seasonal Allergic Rhinitis

Background: Seasonal allergic rhinitis (SAR) induced by Japanese cedar pollen is a substantial problem in Japan. Omalizumab, a novel humanized monoclonal anti-immunoglobulin E (IgE) antibody, has already been proven to reduce symptoms associated with SAR. We investigated the safety and efficacy of o...

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Main Authors: Kimihiro Okubo, Satoshi Ogino, Toshikazu Nagakura, Takeru Ishikawa
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2006-01-01
Series:Allergology International
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S132389301530993X