Allergic symptoms (rhinitis, conjunctivits, asthma, oral symptoms and atopic eczema) caused by pollen allergy to birch or timothy. MedDRA version: 20.0 Level: LLT Classification code 10001709 Term: Allergic conjunctivitis System Organ Class: 100000004853 MedDRA version: 20.0 Level: LLT Classification code 10003641 Term: Atopic eczema System Organ Class: 100000004858 MedDRA version: 20.0 Level: LLT Classification code 10001723 Term: Allergic rhinitis System Organ Class: 100000004855 MedDRA ve
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Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: The inclusion criteria are: · 18 – 40 years of age · Wheal diameter over 4 mm in skin-prick test for both birch and timothy · Allergic symptoms in both upper airways (allergic rhinitis) and lower airways (asthma-like symptoms or diagnosed asthma) and at least one of the following: o Allergic conjunctivitis o Atopic eczema o Oral symptoms from vegetables or fruits by cross reactivity to birch o Urticaria in allergen exposure Are the trial subjects under 18? no Number of subjects for this age range: F.1.2 Adults (18-64 years) yes F.1.2.1 Number of subjects for this age range F.1.3 Elderly (>=65 years) no F.1.3.1 Number of subjects for this age range
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: The exclusion criteria are: • Need for regular treatment with glucocorticoids • Current smoking • Other major disease or need for regular drug treatment o Cardiovascular diseases o Diabets o Rheumatic or other immunological diseases • Pregnancy
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| Main Objective: To test if montelukast could be used as an easy systemic controller of various aspects of atopic syndrome (rhinitis, conjunctivitis, asthma, eczema, oral symptoms).;Secondary Objective: ;Primary end point(s): The main outcome parameter is allergic symptoms assessed with a written questionnaire. | — |
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Finland