The efficacy and safety of single mite and double mite subcutaneous
immunotherapy in children with allergic asthma
Abstract
Background: Subcutaneous immunotherapy is an effective and safe
treatment for allergic asthma. However, there have been very few studies
about comparison of single mite vs double mite subcutaneous
immunotherapy. In this study, we aimed to evaluate the difference in
clinical efficacy and safety of subcutaneous immunotherapy with dust
mite allergen vaccines in children with allergic asthma.
Methods: This study is a retrospective and single-center study
performed from Jan 2019 to Jun 2022. A total of 124 children who were
grouped into single mite preparation group and double mite preparation
group. The efficacy scores, changes in pulmonary function and the
occurrence of adverse effects were compared between the 2 groups before
and after treatment. Results: The efficacy scores were
significantly decreased in all children with SCIT after 6 months
treatment, and the quality of life significantly improved compared with
those before treatment (P< 0.01). After 2 years of treatment,
double mite preparation were statistically significant improved in PEF,
FEV1, and FVC(P<0.05); single mite preparation were better for
CS, VAS improvement(P<0.05); single mite preparation has
higher rate of local and systemic adverse reactions(P < 0.05).
Conclusion: Both preparations can achieve significant efficacy
and safety in children with allergic asthma. The short-term improvement
of asthma symptoms was more significant with the double mite
preparation, but the single mite preparation was more effective as the
treatment course was extended. Single mite preparation was more
effective in improving the symptoms of rhinitis. Double mite preparation
had a better safety and was better for lung function improvement.