Worsening of chronic house-dust-mite-induced respiratory allergies: An observational survey in three European countries.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Although respiratory allergies to house dust mites (HDMs) can often be controlled with symptomatic medications, some patients do not achieve satisfactory disease control.

Objective

To assess fortnightly fluctuations (notably worsening and/or exacerbations) in disease parameters among patients taking only symptomatic medications for HDM allergy.

Methods

In a 13-month, observational, multicenter survey of adults with a self-reported history of poorly controlled, moderate-to-severe, physician-diagnosed HDM respiratory allergy in France, Italy, and Spain, fortnightly telephone interviews were used to gather information on medication use, symptoms, the disease burden, and medical consultations from late May 2012 to early July 2013.

Results

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SUBMITTER: Demoly P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8271175 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature