AIM:To assess the efficacy of ketotifen in treating allergic conjunctivitis.METHODS:A systematic search of systematic reviews and Meta-analyses was conducted on the Pub Med and Web Science of Science until October 202...AIM:To assess the efficacy of ketotifen in treating allergic conjunctivitis.METHODS:A systematic search of systematic reviews and Meta-analyses was conducted on the Pub Med and Web Science of Science until October 2021 to address this knowledge gap.Mean difference with 95%CI and P values were used to assess the efficacy of ketotifen.The heterogeneity(I^(2))was used to evaluate the impact of heterogeneity.RESULTS:Eight randomized controlled trials(RCTs)involving 1589 patients were included in this Meta-analysis.The results revealed that after treating with ketotifen,itching(MD=-0.91,95%CI:-1.63 to-0.20,I^(2)=94%,P=0.01),tearing(MD=-0.40,95%CI:-0.61 to-0.18,I^(2)=75%,P=0.0003)and total signs and symptoms(MD=-0.85,95%CI:-1.12 to-0.58,I2=0,P<0.00001)showed better benefit effect compared to the placebo group.CONCLUSION:Topical ketotifen is an effective treatment for patients with allergic conjunctivitis.展开更多
AIM: To assess the efficacy of topical Semaphorin 3A(SEMA3A) in the treatment of allergic conjunctivitis.METHODS: Experimental allergic conjunctivitis(EAC)mice model induced by short ragweed pollen(SRW) in 4-week-old ...AIM: To assess the efficacy of topical Semaphorin 3A(SEMA3A) in the treatment of allergic conjunctivitis.METHODS: Experimental allergic conjunctivitis(EAC)mice model induced by short ragweed pollen(SRW) in 4-week-old of BALB/c mice, mice were evaluated using haematoxylin and eosin(H&E) staining, immunofluor-escence and light microscope photographs. Early phase took the samples in 24 h after instillation and late phase took the samples between 4 to 14 d after the start of treatment. The study use of topical SEMA3A(10 U, 100 U,1000 U) eye drops and subconjunctival injection of SEMA3 A with same concentration. For comparison, five types of allergy eyedrops were quantified using clinical characteristics.· RESULTS: Clinical score of composite ocular symptoms of the mice treated with SEMA3 A were significantly decreased both in the immediate phase and the late phase compared to those treated with commercial ophthalmic formulations and non-treatment mice. SEMA3 A treatment attenuates infiltration of eosinophils entering into conjunctiva in EAC mice. The score of eosinophil infiltration in the conjunctiva of SEMA3 A 1000 U-treated group were significantly lower than low-concentration of SEMA3 A treated groups and non-treated group. SEMA3 A treatment also suppressed T-cell proliferation in vitro and decreased serum total Ig E levels in EAC mice. Moreover, treatment of SEMA3 A suppressed Th2-related cytokines(IL-5, IL-13 and IL-4)and pro-inflammatory cytokines(IFN-γ, IL-17 and TNF-α)release, but increased regulatory cytokine IL-10 concentration in the conjunctiva of EAC mice.CONCLUSION: SEMA3 A as a biological agent, showed the beneficial activity in ocular allergic processes with the less damage to the intraocular tissue. It is expected that SEMA3 A may be contributed in patients with a more severe spectrum of refractory ocular allergic diseases including allergic conjunctivitis in the near future.展开更多
AIM: To demonstrate the effects of two different types of allergic conjunctivitis on severity of keratoconus (KC). ·METHODS: We retrospectively reviewed the medical records of 171 KC patients referred between Jun...AIM: To demonstrate the effects of two different types of allergic conjunctivitis on severity of keratoconus (KC). ·METHODS: We retrospectively reviewed the medical records of 171 KC patients referred between June 2010 and June 2011. The KC patients were divided into 3 groups as KC (group A), KC with vernal keratoconjunctivitis (VKC) (group B) and KC with allergic conjunctivitis (AC) (group C). Main outcome measures were demographic and ocular clinical features including age at presentation, gender, spherical equivalent (SE), best spectacle corrected visual acuity (BCVA), mean keratometric measurement (Km), central corneal thickness (CCT), and intraocular pressure (IOP). Groups were compared in term of study variables. · RESULTS: The median age at presentation was significantly lower in group B (P 【0.001). According to the median SE (P =0.003), BCVA(P =0.022), Km(P 【0.001), CCT (P =0.015) and Amsler-Krumeich classification (P 【 0.001), KC was more severe in group B. There was no significant difference in terms of IOP and corrected IOP among the groups (P =0.44), however there were 4 patients who had increased corrected IOP developed after topical corticosteroid use in group B. The differences among the groups persisted even after controlling for age and gender. · CONCLUSION: Our findings demonstrated a more severe KC in VKC patients despite their younger age which suggests evaluation of VKC patients as a separate group in keratoconus disease.展开更多
AIM:To investigate the feasibility and mechanism of immune tolerance in allergic conjunctivitis.METHODS:The allergic conjunctivitis immune tolerance mice model was established by ragweed pollen(RW)and the related cyto...AIM:To investigate the feasibility and mechanism of immune tolerance in allergic conjunctivitis.METHODS:The allergic conjunctivitis immune tolerance mice model was established by ragweed pollen(RW)and the related cytokines were detected.The mice were divided into 9 groups and the maslinic acid(MA)or PBS were given for different group after modeling.The expression levels of chemokine ligand 5(CCL5)and P-65 in the conjunctival tissue were analyzed by immunohistochemistry,quantitative reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction(q RT-PCR)and Western blot.The percentage of interleukin-17(IL-17)and CD4+CD25+in the splenocyte supernatant was analyzed by flow cytometry.Fur thermore,the serum and splenocyte supernatant concentration of total-IgE,interleukin-10(IL-10),and IL-17 was analyzed by enzyme linked immune response(ELISA).RESULTS:After the model was established,symptoms of conjunctivitis were alleviated,the level of P-65,CCL5,IL-17,and total-IgE was raised,while the expression of IL-10,CD4+CD25+was decreased.This result fully demonstrated that a typical IL-17/regulatory-T-cells(Treg cells)imbalance and NF-κB activation.When the NF-κB signal pathway was suppressed,it showed that there was a further relief of conjunctivitis in mice.At the same time,the expression of total-IgE,IL-17,and CCL5 was decreased and the expression of anti-inflammatory factor(IL-10,CD4+CD25+)was increased.CONCLUSION:In the state of immune tolerance,symptoms of conjunctivitis in mice are alleviated,the Th-17 cells of allergic conjunctivitis mice are inhibited,and Treg cells activity is enhanced.展开更多
AIM: To analyze the possible risk factors in the development of seasonal allergic conjunctivitis(SAC) through an evaluation of skin allergy tests and data obtained from questionnaires.METHODS: The study included a...AIM: To analyze the possible risk factors in the development of seasonal allergic conjunctivitis(SAC) through an evaluation of skin allergy tests and data obtained from questionnaires.METHODS: The study included a total of 75 SAC patients and 71 control subjects without SAC diagnosis who were admitted to the Abant Izzet Baysal University Medical Faculty Ophthalmology Clinic between March 2016 and December 2016. Skin prick tests were performed for all participants. Serum levels of total IgE and 25-OH vitamin D were also measured. In the tear, total IgE levels were measured. Moreover, possible risk factors for the onset of SAC(smoking, paracetamol exposure, vitamin D supplementation and environmental factors etc.) were examined for all patients by both prenatal and postnatal aspects.RESULTS: The patients with SAC were found to have a history of maternal paracetamol exposure during the prenatal period. Likewise, in the same patient group, the duration of postnatal vitamin D supplementation was shorter(P〈0.001). However, no significant correlation was found between SAC and maternal antibiotic exposure, maternal smoking, the mode of delivery and birth weight, as well as presence of pets. Moreover, patients with SAC were more likely to have asthma, allergic rhinitis and oral allergy syndrome. We have also found that SAC patients' mothers and siblings were more likely to have allergic conjunctivitis. Likewise, their fathers were more likely to have allergic rhinitis. CONCLUSION: Prenatal maternal paracetamol exposure and shorter duration of vitamin D supplementation in the postnatal period may play a role in development of SAC. Therefore prevention of unnecessary gestational paracetamol intake and vitamin D supplementation during infancy could potentially reduce the onset and development of SAC.展开更多
The secretory granules of mast cells contain several mediators, some of which, such as histamine and serotonine, are known to participate in many immune reactions and allergic diseases. Allergic reactions play the lea...The secretory granules of mast cells contain several mediators, some of which, such as histamine and serotonine, are known to participate in many immune reactions and allergic diseases. Allergic reactions play the leading role in pathogenesis of dermatitis and mechanism of such reactions is based on release of histamine and serotonin. Due to this, the development of drug with both antihistamine and antiseritinine activity was the goal of this study. Drugs with close chemical structure and pharmacological activity were selected from derivates of quinuclidin carbinols. This difference in pharmacological activity of different compounds makes Dualler-G, a new antiallergic drug with antihistamine and antiserotonine activity. The goal of the study was clinical trial of Dualler-G in patients with allergic dermatosis. Obtained data shows that Dualler-G shows high effectiveness in treatment of different types of dermatosis. The effect of Dualler-G, an original antiallergic drug, was evaluated in patients displaying different kinds of dermatosis (urticarea, eczema). A total of 22 patients diagnosed with dermatosisis were randomized to receive in an open fashion 40 mg of Dualler-G per day, for 2 weeks. Efficacy was assessed according to the common improvement of pathological elements on skin or itching as symptom. Clinical course of patients treated with Dualler-G tended to be significantly better than the patients treated with other antiallergic preparations and the symptoms were significantly correlated in the Dualler-G treated group. These data suggest that Dualler-G provides direct efficacy on the symptoms (skin elements and itching) in patients with different kinds of dermatosis.展开更多
Objective: To explore the efficacy of olopatadine in the treatment of allergic conjunctivitis and the changes of ECP and IgE levels in the serum and tear before and after treatment. Methods:A total of 94 patients with...Objective: To explore the efficacy of olopatadine in the treatment of allergic conjunctivitis and the changes of ECP and IgE levels in the serum and tear before and after treatment. Methods:A total of 94 patients with allergic conjunctivitis were included in the study and randomized into the treatment group and the control group with 47 cases in each group. The patients in the control group were given sodium cromoglycate eye drops, while the patients in the treatment group were given olopatadine eye drops. After 2-week treatment, the clinical efficacy in the two groups was evaluated. The improvement of symptoms before and after treatment in the two groups was recorded and compared. The levels of serm and tear related indicators in the two groups were detected and compared. Results: When compared with before treatment, HA, ECP, and IgE levels in the serum and tear 1 and 2 weeks after treatment in the two groups were significantly reduced, and the reduced degree in the treatment group was significantly superior to that in the control group. Conclusions: Olopatadine in the treatment of allergic conjunctivitis can effectively reduce the serum and tear ECP and IgE levels, and rapidly alleviate the clinical symptoms of affected eye, with the clinical efficacy significantly superior to that by sodium cromoglycate eye drops.展开更多
Objective: To observe the clinical application of olopatadine eye drops alone or combination with pranoprofen eye drops in the treatment of allergic conjunctivitis (AC). The levels of serum immunoglobulin, histamine (...Objective: To observe the clinical application of olopatadine eye drops alone or combination with pranoprofen eye drops in the treatment of allergic conjunctivitis (AC). The levels of serum immunoglobulin, histamine (HA) and eosinophil cationic protein (ECP) were analyzed. Methods: A total of 90 AC patients were randomly divided into control group (n=45) and observation group (n=45) according to the lottery method. The control group was treated with olopatadine hydrochloride eye drops. On the basis of the control group, the observation group was treated with pranoprofen eye drops. The levels of serum immunoglobulin, HA and ECP were measured in all subjects. Results: There was no significant difference in serum immunoglobulin level between the observation group and the control group before treatment. After treatment, the levels of serum IgG, IgA and IgE in the observation group and the control group were significantly lower than those before treatment. And the observation group was significantly lower than the control group after treatment. There were no significant differences in serum HA and ECP levels between the observation group and the control group before treatment. After treatment, the levels of serum HA and ECP in the observation group and the control group were significantly lower than those before treatment. And the observation group was significantly lower than the control group after treatment. Conclusion: Compared with olopatadine eye drops, olopatadine eye drops combined with pranoprofen eye drops in the treatment of AC patients, can effectively reduce the serum immunoglobulin, HA and ECP levels, which may be the clinical treatment of AC patients Of the effective reference program.展开更多
Purpose:To observe the clinical efficacy of sodium cromoglicate eye drops combined with Yupingfeng granules in the treatment of allergic conjunctivitis.Methods:.A total of 118 patients with allergic conjunctivitis wer...Purpose:To observe the clinical efficacy of sodium cromoglicate eye drops combined with Yupingfeng granules in the treatment of allergic conjunctivitis.Methods:.A total of 118 patients with allergic conjunctivitis were randomly divided into a combined sodium cromoglicate and Yupingfeng Granule (treatment)group(n=74) and a sodium cromoglicate (control) group (n=44).Clinical efficacy of the two treatments was evaluated by observing the changes in patients'symptoms and physical signs before and after their respective treatments.Results:.Following treatment,.the symptoms and physical signs related to allergic conjunctivitis were significantly alleviated in all 118 cases.The total efficacy of the combined sodium cromoglicate and Yupingfeng granule treatment was91.9%,.which was significantly higher than the value of 75.0%obtained with sodium cromoglicate alone(P<0.05).Conclusion:.Combined therapy of sodium cromoglicate eye drops and Yupingfeng granules had a high efficacy and no significant adverse reactions..Therefore,.this treatment deserves to be considered for wide application in clinical settings.展开更多
Purpose:To investigate the genotyping of Foxp3-3279(A /C,rs376158) genes in patients with dust mite-induced allergic conjunctivitis from Guangdong province and to explore the association between these genes and the su...Purpose:To investigate the genotyping of Foxp3-3279(A /C,rs376158) genes in patients with dust mite-induced allergic conjunctivitis from Guangdong province and to explore the association between these genes and the susceptibility to dust mite allergic conjunctivitis.Methods:.In total,.80 patients with dust mite allergic conjunctivitis and 103 healthy Han Chinese were enrolled in the study and received genotyping of Foxp3-3279(A / C,rs376158)by PCR-SSP technique.Results: Genotype frequency of Foxp3-3279 AA,.CA,.and CC in patients with dust mite allergic conjunctivitis were 1.25%,25.00% and 73.75%,respectively. Gene frequency of C and A in patients with dust mite allergic conjunctivitis were 86.25%and 13.75% with no significant difference from healthy counterparts(both P>0.05).Conclusion:.Foxp3-3279 polymorphisms did not significantly differ between patients with dust mite allergic conjunctivitis and healthy controls, implying that this genetic locus is probably not an independent risk factor of the underlying pathogenesis of dust mite allergic conjunctivitis.展开更多
Background:To explore corneal biomechanical changes,identify related factors and determine early indicators of keratoconus(KC)development risk in allergic conjunctivitis(AC)patients.Methods:A total of 50 patients,incl...Background:To explore corneal biomechanical changes,identify related factors and determine early indicators of keratoconus(KC)development risk in allergic conjunctivitis(AC)patients.Methods:A total of 50 patients,including 20 eyes without AC and 30 eyes with AC were enrolled in this study.All patients underwent a complete ocular examination,including evaluations of clinical manifestations of AC,corneal tomography and densitometry by Pentacam,corneal biomechanics by Corvis ST,and corneal and epithelial thickness mapping by RTvue optical coherence tomography(OCT).Results:The index of surface variance(ISV),index of vertical asymmetry(IVA),keratoconus index(KI),index of height decentration(IHD)and Belin/Ambrosio enhanced ectasia total deviation index(BAD-D)were significantly higher in the AC group than in the non-allergic conjunctivitis(NAC)group(P<0.05).The tomography and biomechanical index(TBl)was also significantly higher in the AC group(P=0.04).The average epithelial thickness in the 2-7 mm annulus was significantly thinner in the AC group than in the NAC group(P<0.05).The average densitometry of the total cornea and the anterior layer were higher in the AC group than in the NAC group(P<0.001).The ISV,IVA,KI,IHD and BAD-D were significantly correlated with the TBI and changes in corneal epithelial thickness in AC patients(P<0.05).The changes in epithelial thickness were closely related to the eye rubbing frequency and allergic sign scores(P<0.05).Conclusions:AC patients should be advised to routinely undergo corneal tomographic and biomechanical measurements,and the TBl could be used as an indicator of KC development risk in AC patients.Trial registration:Corneal Biomechanical Changes of Allergic Conjunctivitis,NCT04299399.Registered March 3,2020-Retrospectively registered.展开更多
Background:To explore corneal biomechanical changes,identify related factors and determine early indicators of keratoconus(KC)development risk in allergic conjunctivitis(AC)patients.Methods:A total of 50 patients,incl...Background:To explore corneal biomechanical changes,identify related factors and determine early indicators of keratoconus(KC)development risk in allergic conjunctivitis(AC)patients.Methods:A total of 50 patients,including 20 eyes without AC and 30 eyes with AC were enrolled in this study.All patients underwent a complete ocular examination,including evaluations of clinical manifestations of AC,corneal tomography and densitometry by Pentacam,corneal biomechanics by Corvis ST,and corneal and epithelial thickness mapping by RTvue optical coherence tomography(OCT).Results:The index of surface variance(ISV),index of vertical asymmetry(IVA),keratoconus index(KI),index of height decentration(IHD)and Belin/Ambrosio enhanced ectasia total deviation index(BAD-D)were significantly higher in the AC group than in the non-allergic conjunctivitis(NAC)group(P<0.05).The tomography and biomechanical index(TBI)was also significantly higher in the AC group(P=0.04).The average epithelial thickness in the 2-7mm annulus was significantly thinner in the AC group than in the NAC group(P<0.05).The average densitometry of the total cornea and the anterior layer were higher in the AC group than in the NAC group(P<0.001).The ISV,IVA,KI,IHD and BAD-D were significantly correlated with the TBI and changes in corneal epithelial thickness in AC patients(P<0.05).The changes in epithelial thickness were closely related to the eye rubbing frequency and allergic sign scores(P<0.05).Conclusions:AC patients should be advised to routinely undergo corneal tomographic and biomechanical measurements,and the TBI could be used as an indicator of KC development risk in AC patients.展开更多
To the Editor:Since the first IgE monoclonal antibody was approved by the Food and Drug Administration in the USA in 2003,at least 14 kinds of targeted drugs are in the clinical application or pre-clinical trials.The ...To the Editor:Since the first IgE monoclonal antibody was approved by the Food and Drug Administration in the USA in 2003,at least 14 kinds of targeted drugs are in the clinical application or pre-clinical trials.The two monoclonal antibodies targeting IgE are omalizumab and ligelizumab.Four drugs targeting interleukin 4(IL-4)or IL-4R are pascolizumab,pitrakinra,altrakincept,and dupilumab.Three monoclonal antibodies targeting IL-5/IL-5R are mepolizumab,reslizumab,and benralizumab.Two monoclonal antibodies targeting IL-13 are lebrikizumab and tralokinumab.The monoclonal antibody targeting thymic stromal lymphopoietin(TSLP)is tezepelumab.Th2 cytokine inhibitor is mesylate.These targeted drugs have achieved good results,but most of them are still in the pre-clinical stage.This article reviews the history,marketing situation,indications,contraindications,efficacy,and safety of these targeted drugs.展开更多
Persistent allergic rhinitis (PAR) is one of the common diseases at ear-nose-throat department. From August 1998 to May 2001, we randomly selected 60 cases of PAR with qi deficiency and blood stasis for a clinical obs...Persistent allergic rhinitis (PAR) is one of the common diseases at ear-nose-throat department. From August 1998 to May 2001, we randomly selected 60 cases of PAR with qi deficiency and blood stasis for a clinical observation. 30 patients in the treatment group were treated with Ke Min Yin (克敏饮), a herbal medicine, to supplement qi, expel wind, nourish blood and promote blood circulation; and the other 30 cases in the control group were treated with cetrine. Through systematic observation and statistical processing, the clinical research is summarized and reported in the following.展开更多
Histamine—the main product of mast cells plays critical role in the pathogenetic pathways of both allergic rhinitis and asthma. The novel concept of the unique airway diseases its only supported by the similarities w...Histamine—the main product of mast cells plays critical role in the pathogenetic pathways of both allergic rhinitis and asthma. The novel concept of the unique airway diseases its only supported by the similarities within pathogenetic process. Antagonists of H1 and H2 receptors are quite effective in allergic rhinitis, but not effective enough in asthma. In an era of corticosteroids, leucotriene antagonists and Anti-IgE treatment, there is still a challenge to search for more effective, more acurate and more safe treatment option. Antagonists (inversive agonists) of histamine receptors H4 seems to be one of the promising targets in the allergic rhinitis and asthma treatment. The first H4 antagonist entered to clinics and the results from a proof-of-concept Phase II clinical study is expected to be disclosed soon. This review article summarizes current knowledge on H4R that have been collected in various studies sharing evidences about efficacy of H4R as a reasonable target for diseases with histamine involved pathogenetic pathways.展开更多
BACKGROUND The clinical manifestations of drug eruption are complex and diverse,which can lead to missed diagnosis or misdiagnosis.The clinical manifestations of drug eruption caused by compound honeysuckle have not b...BACKGROUND The clinical manifestations of drug eruption are complex and diverse,which can lead to missed diagnosis or misdiagnosis.The clinical manifestations of drug eruption caused by compound honeysuckle have not been reported.CASE SUMMARY A 20-year-old man was admitted to our department of dermatology due to erythema and papules on the chest and abdomen with pruritus for 3 d.The next day after taking compound honeysuckle granules,the patient suddenly developed a rash and intense itching on his chest and abdomen.Physical examination revealed diffuse red needle-cap size macules and papules with welldefined borders on the chest and abdomen,and discoloration after finger pressure.No abnormality was observed in other areas of the skin.Back skin scratch was positive.White blood cells,eosinophil count and eosinophil ratio were higher than normal.Histopathological examination of the skin lesions on the left abdomen revealed intercellular edema,blurred focal basal cell layers,and focal lymphocyte infiltration in the superficial dermis and perivascular areas.Immunohistochemistry showed CD3+,CD4+and CD8+T lymphocytes.The diagnosis was drug eruption with special manifestations induced by compound honeysuckle.The skin lesions completely subsided without pruritus after 2 wk of antihistamine and hormone therapy.Follow-up for>1 mo showed no recurrence.CONCLUSION Chinese patent medicine compound honeysuckle granules can induce allergic reaction and rare skin damage.展开更多
Pseudopemphigoid can cause a chronic cicatricial conjunctivitis that is clinically identical to the manifestations seen in mucous membrane pemphigoid, a disorder with a common clinical phenotype and multiple autoimmun...Pseudopemphigoid can cause a chronic cicatricial conjunctivitis that is clinically identical to the manifestations seen in mucous membrane pemphigoid, a disorder with a common clinical phenotype and multiple autoimmune links. For the purpose of this review, we will describe pseudopemphigoid as caused by topical drugs, the most common etiology with ocular manifestations, and as caused by the pemphigus disease, a more rare etiology. Specifically, we will discuss the ophthalmological features of drug-induced cicatricial conjunctivitis, pemphigus vulgaris, and paraneoplastic pemphigus. Other etiologies of pseudopemphigoid exist that will not be described in this review including autoimmune or inflammatory conditions such as lichen planus, sarcoidosis, granulomatosis with polyangiitis(Wegener's granulomatosis), erythema multiforme(minor, major, and Stevens-Johnson syndrome), bullous pemphigoid, skin-dominated linear IgA bullous dermatosis, and skin-dominated epidermolysis bullosa acquisita. Prompt diagnosis of the underlying etiology in pseudopemphigoid is paramount to the patient's outcome as certain diseases are associated with a more severe clinical course, increased ocular involvement, and differential response to treatment. A completehistory and ocular examination may find early cicatricial changes in the conjunctiva that are important to note and evaluate to avoid progression to more severe disease manifestations. When such cicatricial changes are noted, proper diagnostic techniques are needed to help elucidate a diagnosis. Lastly, collaboration between ophthalmologists and subspecialists such as dermatologists, pathologists, immunologists, and others involved in the care of the patient is needed to ensure optimal management of disease.展开更多
Purpose: To observe the clinical effect of alomide and sodium cromoglycate eyedrops in the treatment of atopic conjunctivitis, vernal conjunctivitis and giant papillary conjunctivitis.Methods: Randomized control study...Purpose: To observe the clinical effect of alomide and sodium cromoglycate eyedrops in the treatment of atopic conjunctivitis, vernal conjunctivitis and giant papillary conjunctivitis.Methods: Randomized control study was used. Alomide and sodium cromoglycate eyedrops used to treat two groups of patients for two weeks. The effects of the two groups were compared.Results: With respect of comprehensive therapeutic effect, the effectiveness rate was 83. 6% in alomide group, and 63. 3% in sodium cromoglycate group, which was not significantly different statistically. With respect of itching alleviation, alomide is more effective than sodium cromoglycate. No adverse effects were found in both groups. Conclusion: Our study suggests that alomide is a safe and effective drug in the treatment of allergic conjunctivitis. Eye Science 2000; 16: 214-216.展开更多
文摘AIM:To assess the efficacy of ketotifen in treating allergic conjunctivitis.METHODS:A systematic search of systematic reviews and Meta-analyses was conducted on the Pub Med and Web Science of Science until October 2021 to address this knowledge gap.Mean difference with 95%CI and P values were used to assess the efficacy of ketotifen.The heterogeneity(I^(2))was used to evaluate the impact of heterogeneity.RESULTS:Eight randomized controlled trials(RCTs)involving 1589 patients were included in this Meta-analysis.The results revealed that after treating with ketotifen,itching(MD=-0.91,95%CI:-1.63 to-0.20,I^(2)=94%,P=0.01),tearing(MD=-0.40,95%CI:-0.61 to-0.18,I^(2)=75%,P=0.0003)and total signs and symptoms(MD=-0.85,95%CI:-1.12 to-0.58,I2=0,P<0.00001)showed better benefit effect compared to the placebo group.CONCLUSION:Topical ketotifen is an effective treatment for patients with allergic conjunctivitis.
基金A grant-in-aid for Scientific Research from the Japanese Ministry of Education,Culture,Sports,Science and Technology
文摘AIM: To assess the efficacy of topical Semaphorin 3A(SEMA3A) in the treatment of allergic conjunctivitis.METHODS: Experimental allergic conjunctivitis(EAC)mice model induced by short ragweed pollen(SRW) in 4-week-old of BALB/c mice, mice were evaluated using haematoxylin and eosin(H&E) staining, immunofluor-escence and light microscope photographs. Early phase took the samples in 24 h after instillation and late phase took the samples between 4 to 14 d after the start of treatment. The study use of topical SEMA3A(10 U, 100 U,1000 U) eye drops and subconjunctival injection of SEMA3 A with same concentration. For comparison, five types of allergy eyedrops were quantified using clinical characteristics.· RESULTS: Clinical score of composite ocular symptoms of the mice treated with SEMA3 A were significantly decreased both in the immediate phase and the late phase compared to those treated with commercial ophthalmic formulations and non-treatment mice. SEMA3 A treatment attenuates infiltration of eosinophils entering into conjunctiva in EAC mice. The score of eosinophil infiltration in the conjunctiva of SEMA3 A 1000 U-treated group were significantly lower than low-concentration of SEMA3 A treated groups and non-treated group. SEMA3 A treatment also suppressed T-cell proliferation in vitro and decreased serum total Ig E levels in EAC mice. Moreover, treatment of SEMA3 A suppressed Th2-related cytokines(IL-5, IL-13 and IL-4)and pro-inflammatory cytokines(IFN-γ, IL-17 and TNF-α)release, but increased regulatory cytokine IL-10 concentration in the conjunctiva of EAC mice.CONCLUSION: SEMA3 A as a biological agent, showed the beneficial activity in ocular allergic processes with the less damage to the intraocular tissue. It is expected that SEMA3 A may be contributed in patients with a more severe spectrum of refractory ocular allergic diseases including allergic conjunctivitis in the near future.
文摘AIM: To demonstrate the effects of two different types of allergic conjunctivitis on severity of keratoconus (KC). ·METHODS: We retrospectively reviewed the medical records of 171 KC patients referred between June 2010 and June 2011. The KC patients were divided into 3 groups as KC (group A), KC with vernal keratoconjunctivitis (VKC) (group B) and KC with allergic conjunctivitis (AC) (group C). Main outcome measures were demographic and ocular clinical features including age at presentation, gender, spherical equivalent (SE), best spectacle corrected visual acuity (BCVA), mean keratometric measurement (Km), central corneal thickness (CCT), and intraocular pressure (IOP). Groups were compared in term of study variables. · RESULTS: The median age at presentation was significantly lower in group B (P 【0.001). According to the median SE (P =0.003), BCVA(P =0.022), Km(P 【0.001), CCT (P =0.015) and Amsler-Krumeich classification (P 【 0.001), KC was more severe in group B. There was no significant difference in terms of IOP and corrected IOP among the groups (P =0.44), however there were 4 patients who had increased corrected IOP developed after topical corticosteroid use in group B. The differences among the groups persisted even after controlling for age and gender. · CONCLUSION: Our findings demonstrated a more severe KC in VKC patients despite their younger age which suggests evaluation of VKC patients as a separate group in keratoconus disease.
基金Supported by the Provincial Innovation Team for Cataract and Ocular Fundus Disease in the Second People’s Hospital of Yunnan Province(No.2017HC010)the Key Laboratory of Yunnan Province for the Prevention and Treatment of Ophthalmology(No.2017DG008)Expert Workstation of Yao Ke(No.2017IC064)。
文摘AIM:To investigate the feasibility and mechanism of immune tolerance in allergic conjunctivitis.METHODS:The allergic conjunctivitis immune tolerance mice model was established by ragweed pollen(RW)and the related cytokines were detected.The mice were divided into 9 groups and the maslinic acid(MA)or PBS were given for different group after modeling.The expression levels of chemokine ligand 5(CCL5)and P-65 in the conjunctival tissue were analyzed by immunohistochemistry,quantitative reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction(q RT-PCR)and Western blot.The percentage of interleukin-17(IL-17)and CD4+CD25+in the splenocyte supernatant was analyzed by flow cytometry.Fur thermore,the serum and splenocyte supernatant concentration of total-IgE,interleukin-10(IL-10),and IL-17 was analyzed by enzyme linked immune response(ELISA).RESULTS:After the model was established,symptoms of conjunctivitis were alleviated,the level of P-65,CCL5,IL-17,and total-IgE was raised,while the expression of IL-10,CD4+CD25+was decreased.This result fully demonstrated that a typical IL-17/regulatory-T-cells(Treg cells)imbalance and NF-κB activation.When the NF-κB signal pathway was suppressed,it showed that there was a further relief of conjunctivitis in mice.At the same time,the expression of total-IgE,IL-17,and CCL5 was decreased and the expression of anti-inflammatory factor(IL-10,CD4+CD25+)was increased.CONCLUSION:In the state of immune tolerance,symptoms of conjunctivitis in mice are alleviated,the Th-17 cells of allergic conjunctivitis mice are inhibited,and Treg cells activity is enhanced.
基金Supported by Scientific Research Project Unit of Abant Izzet Baysal University(Project No.:BAP-2016.08.13.1057)
文摘AIM: To analyze the possible risk factors in the development of seasonal allergic conjunctivitis(SAC) through an evaluation of skin allergy tests and data obtained from questionnaires.METHODS: The study included a total of 75 SAC patients and 71 control subjects without SAC diagnosis who were admitted to the Abant Izzet Baysal University Medical Faculty Ophthalmology Clinic between March 2016 and December 2016. Skin prick tests were performed for all participants. Serum levels of total IgE and 25-OH vitamin D were also measured. In the tear, total IgE levels were measured. Moreover, possible risk factors for the onset of SAC(smoking, paracetamol exposure, vitamin D supplementation and environmental factors etc.) were examined for all patients by both prenatal and postnatal aspects.RESULTS: The patients with SAC were found to have a history of maternal paracetamol exposure during the prenatal period. Likewise, in the same patient group, the duration of postnatal vitamin D supplementation was shorter(P〈0.001). However, no significant correlation was found between SAC and maternal antibiotic exposure, maternal smoking, the mode of delivery and birth weight, as well as presence of pets. Moreover, patients with SAC were more likely to have asthma, allergic rhinitis and oral allergy syndrome. We have also found that SAC patients' mothers and siblings were more likely to have allergic conjunctivitis. Likewise, their fathers were more likely to have allergic rhinitis. CONCLUSION: Prenatal maternal paracetamol exposure and shorter duration of vitamin D supplementation in the postnatal period may play a role in development of SAC. Therefore prevention of unnecessary gestational paracetamol intake and vitamin D supplementation during infancy could potentially reduce the onset and development of SAC.
文摘The secretory granules of mast cells contain several mediators, some of which, such as histamine and serotonine, are known to participate in many immune reactions and allergic diseases. Allergic reactions play the leading role in pathogenesis of dermatitis and mechanism of such reactions is based on release of histamine and serotonin. Due to this, the development of drug with both antihistamine and antiseritinine activity was the goal of this study. Drugs with close chemical structure and pharmacological activity were selected from derivates of quinuclidin carbinols. This difference in pharmacological activity of different compounds makes Dualler-G, a new antiallergic drug with antihistamine and antiserotonine activity. The goal of the study was clinical trial of Dualler-G in patients with allergic dermatosis. Obtained data shows that Dualler-G shows high effectiveness in treatment of different types of dermatosis. The effect of Dualler-G, an original antiallergic drug, was evaluated in patients displaying different kinds of dermatosis (urticarea, eczema). A total of 22 patients diagnosed with dermatosisis were randomized to receive in an open fashion 40 mg of Dualler-G per day, for 2 weeks. Efficacy was assessed according to the common improvement of pathological elements on skin or itching as symptom. Clinical course of patients treated with Dualler-G tended to be significantly better than the patients treated with other antiallergic preparations and the symptoms were significantly correlated in the Dualler-G treated group. These data suggest that Dualler-G provides direct efficacy on the symptoms (skin elements and itching) in patients with different kinds of dermatosis.
文摘Objective: To explore the efficacy of olopatadine in the treatment of allergic conjunctivitis and the changes of ECP and IgE levels in the serum and tear before and after treatment. Methods:A total of 94 patients with allergic conjunctivitis were included in the study and randomized into the treatment group and the control group with 47 cases in each group. The patients in the control group were given sodium cromoglycate eye drops, while the patients in the treatment group were given olopatadine eye drops. After 2-week treatment, the clinical efficacy in the two groups was evaluated. The improvement of symptoms before and after treatment in the two groups was recorded and compared. The levels of serm and tear related indicators in the two groups were detected and compared. Results: When compared with before treatment, HA, ECP, and IgE levels in the serum and tear 1 and 2 weeks after treatment in the two groups were significantly reduced, and the reduced degree in the treatment group was significantly superior to that in the control group. Conclusions: Olopatadine in the treatment of allergic conjunctivitis can effectively reduce the serum and tear ECP and IgE levels, and rapidly alleviate the clinical symptoms of affected eye, with the clinical efficacy significantly superior to that by sodium cromoglycate eye drops.
文摘Objective: To observe the clinical application of olopatadine eye drops alone or combination with pranoprofen eye drops in the treatment of allergic conjunctivitis (AC). The levels of serum immunoglobulin, histamine (HA) and eosinophil cationic protein (ECP) were analyzed. Methods: A total of 90 AC patients were randomly divided into control group (n=45) and observation group (n=45) according to the lottery method. The control group was treated with olopatadine hydrochloride eye drops. On the basis of the control group, the observation group was treated with pranoprofen eye drops. The levels of serum immunoglobulin, HA and ECP were measured in all subjects. Results: There was no significant difference in serum immunoglobulin level between the observation group and the control group before treatment. After treatment, the levels of serum IgG, IgA and IgE in the observation group and the control group were significantly lower than those before treatment. And the observation group was significantly lower than the control group after treatment. There were no significant differences in serum HA and ECP levels between the observation group and the control group before treatment. After treatment, the levels of serum HA and ECP in the observation group and the control group were significantly lower than those before treatment. And the observation group was significantly lower than the control group after treatment. Conclusion: Compared with olopatadine eye drops, olopatadine eye drops combined with pranoprofen eye drops in the treatment of AC patients, can effectively reduce the serum immunoglobulin, HA and ECP levels, which may be the clinical treatment of AC patients Of the effective reference program.
文摘Purpose:To observe the clinical efficacy of sodium cromoglicate eye drops combined with Yupingfeng granules in the treatment of allergic conjunctivitis.Methods:.A total of 118 patients with allergic conjunctivitis were randomly divided into a combined sodium cromoglicate and Yupingfeng Granule (treatment)group(n=74) and a sodium cromoglicate (control) group (n=44).Clinical efficacy of the two treatments was evaluated by observing the changes in patients'symptoms and physical signs before and after their respective treatments.Results:.Following treatment,.the symptoms and physical signs related to allergic conjunctivitis were significantly alleviated in all 118 cases.The total efficacy of the combined sodium cromoglicate and Yupingfeng granule treatment was91.9%,.which was significantly higher than the value of 75.0%obtained with sodium cromoglicate alone(P<0.05).Conclusion:.Combined therapy of sodium cromoglicate eye drops and Yupingfeng granules had a high efficacy and no significant adverse reactions..Therefore,.this treatment deserves to be considered for wide application in clinical settings.
基金Science and Technology Planning Project of Guangdong Province,China(2010B031600139)
文摘Purpose:To investigate the genotyping of Foxp3-3279(A /C,rs376158) genes in patients with dust mite-induced allergic conjunctivitis from Guangdong province and to explore the association between these genes and the susceptibility to dust mite allergic conjunctivitis.Methods:.In total,.80 patients with dust mite allergic conjunctivitis and 103 healthy Han Chinese were enrolled in the study and received genotyping of Foxp3-3279(A / C,rs376158)by PCR-SSP technique.Results: Genotype frequency of Foxp3-3279 AA,.CA,.and CC in patients with dust mite allergic conjunctivitis were 1.25%,25.00% and 73.75%,respectively. Gene frequency of C and A in patients with dust mite allergic conjunctivitis were 86.25%and 13.75% with no significant difference from healthy counterparts(both P>0.05).Conclusion:.Foxp3-3279 polymorphisms did not significantly differ between patients with dust mite allergic conjunctivitis and healthy controls, implying that this genetic locus is probably not an independent risk factor of the underlying pathogenesis of dust mite allergic conjunctivitis.
基金supported by the Key Area Research and Development Program of Guangdong Province(Grant No.2019B010152001)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.81670826).
文摘Background:To explore corneal biomechanical changes,identify related factors and determine early indicators of keratoconus(KC)development risk in allergic conjunctivitis(AC)patients.Methods:A total of 50 patients,including 20 eyes without AC and 30 eyes with AC were enrolled in this study.All patients underwent a complete ocular examination,including evaluations of clinical manifestations of AC,corneal tomography and densitometry by Pentacam,corneal biomechanics by Corvis ST,and corneal and epithelial thickness mapping by RTvue optical coherence tomography(OCT).Results:The index of surface variance(ISV),index of vertical asymmetry(IVA),keratoconus index(KI),index of height decentration(IHD)and Belin/Ambrosio enhanced ectasia total deviation index(BAD-D)were significantly higher in the AC group than in the non-allergic conjunctivitis(NAC)group(P<0.05).The tomography and biomechanical index(TBl)was also significantly higher in the AC group(P=0.04).The average epithelial thickness in the 2-7 mm annulus was significantly thinner in the AC group than in the NAC group(P<0.05).The average densitometry of the total cornea and the anterior layer were higher in the AC group than in the NAC group(P<0.001).The ISV,IVA,KI,IHD and BAD-D were significantly correlated with the TBI and changes in corneal epithelial thickness in AC patients(P<0.05).The changes in epithelial thickness were closely related to the eye rubbing frequency and allergic sign scores(P<0.05).Conclusions:AC patients should be advised to routinely undergo corneal tomographic and biomechanical measurements,and the TBl could be used as an indicator of KC development risk in AC patients.Trial registration:Corneal Biomechanical Changes of Allergic Conjunctivitis,NCT04299399.Registered March 3,2020-Retrospectively registered.
基金supported by grants from the Key Area Research and Development Program of Guangdong Province(No.2019B010152001)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(81670826).
文摘Background:To explore corneal biomechanical changes,identify related factors and determine early indicators of keratoconus(KC)development risk in allergic conjunctivitis(AC)patients.Methods:A total of 50 patients,including 20 eyes without AC and 30 eyes with AC were enrolled in this study.All patients underwent a complete ocular examination,including evaluations of clinical manifestations of AC,corneal tomography and densitometry by Pentacam,corneal biomechanics by Corvis ST,and corneal and epithelial thickness mapping by RTvue optical coherence tomography(OCT).Results:The index of surface variance(ISV),index of vertical asymmetry(IVA),keratoconus index(KI),index of height decentration(IHD)and Belin/Ambrosio enhanced ectasia total deviation index(BAD-D)were significantly higher in the AC group than in the non-allergic conjunctivitis(NAC)group(P<0.05).The tomography and biomechanical index(TBI)was also significantly higher in the AC group(P=0.04).The average epithelial thickness in the 2-7mm annulus was significantly thinner in the AC group than in the NAC group(P<0.05).The average densitometry of the total cornea and the anterior layer were higher in the AC group than in the NAC group(P<0.001).The ISV,IVA,KI,IHD and BAD-D were significantly correlated with the TBI and changes in corneal epithelial thickness in AC patients(P<0.05).The changes in epithelial thickness were closely related to the eye rubbing frequency and allergic sign scores(P<0.05).Conclusions:AC patients should be advised to routinely undergo corneal tomographic and biomechanical measurements,and the TBI could be used as an indicator of KC development risk in AC patients.
基金the Major Project of Hainan Province(No.ZDKJ2016008)the Key Project of Social Development in Hainan Province and Matching Fund from Sanya City of Hainan Province(No.ZDYF2016127)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.81371074,81670901).
文摘To the Editor:Since the first IgE monoclonal antibody was approved by the Food and Drug Administration in the USA in 2003,at least 14 kinds of targeted drugs are in the clinical application or pre-clinical trials.The two monoclonal antibodies targeting IgE are omalizumab and ligelizumab.Four drugs targeting interleukin 4(IL-4)or IL-4R are pascolizumab,pitrakinra,altrakincept,and dupilumab.Three monoclonal antibodies targeting IL-5/IL-5R are mepolizumab,reslizumab,and benralizumab.Two monoclonal antibodies targeting IL-13 are lebrikizumab and tralokinumab.The monoclonal antibody targeting thymic stromal lymphopoietin(TSLP)is tezepelumab.Th2 cytokine inhibitor is mesylate.These targeted drugs have achieved good results,but most of them are still in the pre-clinical stage.This article reviews the history,marketing situation,indications,contraindications,efficacy,and safety of these targeted drugs.
文摘Persistent allergic rhinitis (PAR) is one of the common diseases at ear-nose-throat department. From August 1998 to May 2001, we randomly selected 60 cases of PAR with qi deficiency and blood stasis for a clinical observation. 30 patients in the treatment group were treated with Ke Min Yin (克敏饮), a herbal medicine, to supplement qi, expel wind, nourish blood and promote blood circulation; and the other 30 cases in the control group were treated with cetrine. Through systematic observation and statistical processing, the clinical research is summarized and reported in the following.
文摘Histamine—the main product of mast cells plays critical role in the pathogenetic pathways of both allergic rhinitis and asthma. The novel concept of the unique airway diseases its only supported by the similarities within pathogenetic process. Antagonists of H1 and H2 receptors are quite effective in allergic rhinitis, but not effective enough in asthma. In an era of corticosteroids, leucotriene antagonists and Anti-IgE treatment, there is still a challenge to search for more effective, more acurate and more safe treatment option. Antagonists (inversive agonists) of histamine receptors H4 seems to be one of the promising targets in the allergic rhinitis and asthma treatment. The first H4 antagonist entered to clinics and the results from a proof-of-concept Phase II clinical study is expected to be disclosed soon. This review article summarizes current knowledge on H4R that have been collected in various studies sharing evidences about efficacy of H4R as a reasonable target for diseases with histamine involved pathogenetic pathways.
文摘BACKGROUND The clinical manifestations of drug eruption are complex and diverse,which can lead to missed diagnosis or misdiagnosis.The clinical manifestations of drug eruption caused by compound honeysuckle have not been reported.CASE SUMMARY A 20-year-old man was admitted to our department of dermatology due to erythema and papules on the chest and abdomen with pruritus for 3 d.The next day after taking compound honeysuckle granules,the patient suddenly developed a rash and intense itching on his chest and abdomen.Physical examination revealed diffuse red needle-cap size macules and papules with welldefined borders on the chest and abdomen,and discoloration after finger pressure.No abnormality was observed in other areas of the skin.Back skin scratch was positive.White blood cells,eosinophil count and eosinophil ratio were higher than normal.Histopathological examination of the skin lesions on the left abdomen revealed intercellular edema,blurred focal basal cell layers,and focal lymphocyte infiltration in the superficial dermis and perivascular areas.Immunohistochemistry showed CD3+,CD4+and CD8+T lymphocytes.The diagnosis was drug eruption with special manifestations induced by compound honeysuckle.The skin lesions completely subsided without pruritus after 2 wk of antihistamine and hormone therapy.Follow-up for>1 mo showed no recurrence.CONCLUSION Chinese patent medicine compound honeysuckle granules can induce allergic reaction and rare skin damage.
基金The Department of Veterans Affairs,Veterans Health Administration,Office of Research and Development,Clinical Sciences Research and Development’s Career Development Award,No.CDA-2-024-10S(Dr.Galor)NIH Center Core Grant,No.P30EY014801,Research to Prevent Blindness Unrestricted Grant,Department of Defense,Nos.W81XWH-09-1-0675 and W81XWH-13-1-0048 ONOVAThe Ronald and Alicia Lepke Grant,The Lee and Claire Hager Grant,The Jimmy and Gaye Bryan Grant,and the Richard Azar Family Grant(institutional grants)
文摘Pseudopemphigoid can cause a chronic cicatricial conjunctivitis that is clinically identical to the manifestations seen in mucous membrane pemphigoid, a disorder with a common clinical phenotype and multiple autoimmune links. For the purpose of this review, we will describe pseudopemphigoid as caused by topical drugs, the most common etiology with ocular manifestations, and as caused by the pemphigus disease, a more rare etiology. Specifically, we will discuss the ophthalmological features of drug-induced cicatricial conjunctivitis, pemphigus vulgaris, and paraneoplastic pemphigus. Other etiologies of pseudopemphigoid exist that will not be described in this review including autoimmune or inflammatory conditions such as lichen planus, sarcoidosis, granulomatosis with polyangiitis(Wegener's granulomatosis), erythema multiforme(minor, major, and Stevens-Johnson syndrome), bullous pemphigoid, skin-dominated linear IgA bullous dermatosis, and skin-dominated epidermolysis bullosa acquisita. Prompt diagnosis of the underlying etiology in pseudopemphigoid is paramount to the patient's outcome as certain diseases are associated with a more severe clinical course, increased ocular involvement, and differential response to treatment. A completehistory and ocular examination may find early cicatricial changes in the conjunctiva that are important to note and evaluate to avoid progression to more severe disease manifestations. When such cicatricial changes are noted, proper diagnostic techniques are needed to help elucidate a diagnosis. Lastly, collaboration between ophthalmologists and subspecialists such as dermatologists, pathologists, immunologists, and others involved in the care of the patient is needed to ensure optimal management of disease.
文摘Purpose: To observe the clinical effect of alomide and sodium cromoglycate eyedrops in the treatment of atopic conjunctivitis, vernal conjunctivitis and giant papillary conjunctivitis.Methods: Randomized control study was used. Alomide and sodium cromoglycate eyedrops used to treat two groups of patients for two weeks. The effects of the two groups were compared.Results: With respect of comprehensive therapeutic effect, the effectiveness rate was 83. 6% in alomide group, and 63. 3% in sodium cromoglycate group, which was not significantly different statistically. With respect of itching alleviation, alomide is more effective than sodium cromoglycate. No adverse effects were found in both groups. Conclusion: Our study suggests that alomide is a safe and effective drug in the treatment of allergic conjunctivitis. Eye Science 2000; 16: 214-216.