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To evaluate the clinical effectiveness and safety of subcutaneous cat allergen immunotherapy in patients with allergic rhinitis and asthma.

April 1, 2026Journal of Craniofacial Surgery

Clinical Outcomes of Cat Allergen Immunotherapy in Patients With Allergic Rhinitis: A Real-World Study

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ÖAÖzge ArginSağlık Bilimleri Üniversitesi ZKZeynep Yegin KatranUniversity of Health Sciences Antigua İBİsmet BulutSağlık Bilimleri Üniversitesi

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This retrospective study shows the effectiveness of cat allergen immunotherapy in improving symptoms in patients with allergic rhinitis, suggesting it as a viable treatment option.

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To evaluate the clinical effectiveness and safety of subcutaneous cat allergen immunotherapy in patients with allergic rhinitis and asthma.
Retrospective observational cohort study
Included patients receiving subcutaneous cat allergen immunotherapy for at least 6 months
Clinical outcomes measured using symptom scores, medication scores, VAS, and RQLQ scores
Changes analyzed using nonparametric statistical methods
Significant reduction in median symptom scores from 3.0 to 1.0 (P = 0.002)
Decreased medication scores from 2.0 to 1.5 (P = 0.038)
VAS scores improved from 9.0 to 5.0 (P = 0.002)
RQLQ scores reduced from 113.0 to 86.0 (P = 0.028)
Overall well-tolerated with moderate-to-severe reactions in some patients, but no life-threatening events.

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Argin et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69ccb59f16edfba7beb8772e https://doi.org/10.1097/scs.0000000000012723

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This retrospective study shows the effectiveness of cat allergen immunotherapy in improving symptoms in patients with allergic rhinitis, suggesting it as a viable treatment option.

Clinical Outcomes of Cat Allergen Immunotherapy in Patients With Allergic Rhinitis: A Real-World Study

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Clinical Outcomes of Cat Allergen Immunotherapy in Patients With Allergic Rhinitis: A Real-World Study

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