Allergic Asthma, Allergic Rhinitis
Conditions
Brief summary
This study will evaluate whether exhaled nitric oxide levels are affected by allergen immunotherapy (allergy shots). The investigators' hypothesis is that successful allergen immunotherapy may be accompanied by decreased exhaled nitric oxide levels.
Interventions
BIOLOGICALAllergen immunotherapy
Sponsors
Rohr and Columbo Asthma, Allergy and Immunology Specialists, P.C.
Study design
Observational model
COHORT
Time perspective
PROSPECTIVE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* Subjects over 18 years old with allergic asthma and/or allergic rhinitis who are beginning allergen desensitization
Exclusion criteria
* Smokers * Subjects of dimished capacity
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Effect of allergen immunotherapy on exhaled nitric oxide | One year |
Countries
United States
Outcome results
None listed