Mechanisms and Comparative Treatments of Allergic Rhinitis including Phototherapy
The treatment of allergic conditions presents a challenge for both seasonal allergic rhinitis and perennial rhinitis sufferers. The increasing prevalence of both of these types of allergic responses requires the use of a range of treatments which can provide relief. The treatment of allergic rhiniti...
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| description | The treatment of allergic conditions presents a challenge for both seasonal allergic rhinitis and perennial rhinitis sufferers. The increasing prevalence of both of these types of allergic responses requires the use of a range of treatments which can provide relief. The treatment of allergic rhinitis has been considered under the ARIA (Allergic Rhinitis and its Impact on Asthma) guidelines. Current treatment options include medication and avoidance for those with reduced responses, but more expensive treatments include immunotherapy and the use of monoclonal antibodies (mAb). All treatments target specific parts of the inflammatory response which includes mast cells, eosinophils and basophils. Phototherapy can be a useful addition to these treatments, and combinations of UV-B (5%), UV-A (25%) and visible light (70%) in phototherapy treatments have been shown to reduce the severity of symptoms. Phototherapy consisting of visible wavelengths and infrared light (660 nm 940 nm) was shown to be particularly effective in treating perennial rhinitis. The use of a range of wavelengths in the control of allergic responses is described in this paper. Phototherapy can form part of an effective treatment regime for allergic rhinitis sufferers which can exploit synergies in the control of the condition elicited through several pathways. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-b22cfe03288a4d169d5f9c8d74157be22024-03-27T13:17:28ZengMDPI AGAllergies2313-57862024-02-0141172910.3390/allergies4010002Mechanisms and Comparative Treatments of Allergic Rhinitis including PhototherapyRoy Kennedy0Research Centre, Warwickshire College University Centre, Warwick New Road, Leamington Spa, Warwickshire CV32 5JE, UKThe treatment of allergic conditions presents a challenge for both seasonal allergic rhinitis and perennial rhinitis sufferers. The increasing prevalence of both of these types of allergic responses requires the use of a range of treatments which can provide relief. The treatment of allergic rhinitis has been considered under the ARIA (Allergic Rhinitis and its Impact on Asthma) guidelines. Current treatment options include medication and avoidance for those with reduced responses, but more expensive treatments include immunotherapy and the use of monoclonal antibodies (mAb). All treatments target specific parts of the inflammatory response which includes mast cells, eosinophils and basophils. Phototherapy can be a useful addition to these treatments, and combinations of UV-B (5%), UV-A (25%) and visible light (70%) in phototherapy treatments have been shown to reduce the severity of symptoms. Phototherapy consisting of visible wavelengths and infrared light (660 nm 940 nm) was shown to be particularly effective in treating perennial rhinitis. The use of a range of wavelengths in the control of allergic responses is described in this paper. Phototherapy can form part of an effective treatment regime for allergic rhinitis sufferers which can exploit synergies in the control of the condition elicited through several pathways.https://www.mdpi.com/2313-5786/4/1/2allergic rhinitisphototherapyphototherapy mechanismsallergy treatment |
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| title | Mechanisms and Comparative Treatments of Allergic Rhinitis including Phototherapy |
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| title_full_unstemmed | Mechanisms and Comparative Treatments of Allergic Rhinitis including Phototherapy |
| title_short | Mechanisms and Comparative Treatments of Allergic Rhinitis including Phototherapy |
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| topic | allergic rhinitis phototherapy phototherapy mechanisms allergy treatment |
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