Group administration trial of initial dose of sublingual immunotherapy in children
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- Kawashima Kayoko
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Osaka Habikino Medical Center, Osaka Prefectural Hospital Organization
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- Yamamoto Masashi
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Osaka Habikino Medical Center, Osaka Prefectural Hospital Organization
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- Okuno Mika
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Osaka Habikino Medical Center, Osaka Prefectural Hospital Organization
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- Tanaka Kumi
- Department of Nursing, Osaka Habikino Medical Center, Osaka Prefectural Hospital Organization
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- Kameda Makoto
- Department of Pediatrics, Osaka Habikino Medical Center, Osaka Prefectural Hospital Organization
Bibliographic Information
- Other Title
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- 小児に対する舌下免疫療法初回集団投与の試み
- ショウニ ニ タイスル ゼッカ メンエキ リョウホウ ショカイ シュウダン トウヨ ノ ココロミ
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Abstract
<p>With sublingual immunotherapy, the therapeutic method should be properly understood and continued long-term, but with pediatric patients this needs to be done by patients and parents together. We conducted a group administration trial of the initial dose of sublingual immunotherapy early during summer vacation in children who wanted sublingual immunotherapy. We assumed that if the first dose was given during summer vacation, home observation for side effects during the early period would be easier, and the parent and child could establish the habit of taking the medicine every day. Multidisciplinary team used group instruction to efficiently and adequately instruct many pediatric patients simultaneously. This approach was highly rated on a questionnaire given to parents, with 78% responding that the group instruction was “Good” or “Fairly good.” In children who received their first dose of sublingual immunotherapy for mite allergy as a group in 2018, the continuation rate was high, similar to that of children who started the same therapy individually. Initial group administration of sublingual immunotherapy for children using a multidisciplinary approach is thought to be an efficient and effective method.</p>
Journal
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- Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology Japan
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Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology Japan 41 (3), 313-318, 2020
Japan Society for Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology