Intramuscular corticosteroid injections in seasonal allergic rhinitis: A systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Seasonal allergic rhinitis (SAR) is an exaggerated immunological reaction to allergens (pollen) in the air. In a small subgroup of patients, SAR can be difficult to control with first-line therapy. Intramuscular corticosteroid injections (IMCIs) are an additional treatment in this subgroup of SAR patients. The aim of this systematic review is to investigate the efficacy and safety of IMCIs in SAR.

Methods

Titles and abstracts were independently screened, followed by full-text screening based on predefined criteria. Included articles were critically appraised using the Cochrane Risk of Bias 2 (RoB 2) tool. The primary outcome is reported as the final conclusion about efficacy that was stated in the included studies. The secondary outcome is the safety of IMCIs with

SUBMITTER: Bayoumy AB 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8513445 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature