| Treatment of perennial allergic rhinitis with lactic acid bacteria. | |
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PMID: 15059192 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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Probiotics are perceived to exert beneficial effects in the prevention and treatment of allergic diseases via modifying the gut ecosystem. The aim of this study was to assess whether ingestion of fermented milk containing Lactobacillus paracasei-33 (LP-33), a strain newly isolated from the human intestinal tract, can improve the quality of life of patients with perennial allergic rhinitis. In a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial, we gave patients fermented milk with (n = 60) or without (n = 20) the addition of LP-33 (2 x 10(9) colony-forming units per bottle) for 30 days. A modified questionnaire concerning pediatric rhinoconjunctivitis quality of life was administered to all subjects or their parents at each clinical visit. Scores for the overall quality of life significantly decreased in the LP-33 group as compared with the placebo group, in both frequency (-16.02 +/- 2.14 vs. -7.27 +/- 3.55, respectively; p = 0.037) and level of bother (-16.35 +/- 2.33 vs. -6.20 +/- 3.13, respectively; p = 0.022) after the 30-day treatment. Subjects reported no severe adverse effects such as fever, abdominal pain, or diarrhea. The results suggest that ingestion of LP-33-fortified fermented milk for 30 days can effectively and safely improve the quality of life of patients with allergic rhinitis, and may serve as an alternative treatment for allergic rhinitis. |
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Authors:
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Ming Fuu Wang; Hsiao Chuan Lin; Ying Yu Wang; Ching Hsiang Hsu |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Clinical Trial; Journal Article; Randomized Controlled Trial; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Pediatric allergy and immunology : official publication of the European Society of Pediatric Allergy and Immunology Volume: 15 ISSN: 0905-6157 ISO Abbreviation: Pediatr Allergy Immunol Publication Date: 2004 Apr |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2004-04-02 Completed Date: 2004-07-22 Revised Date: 2008-05-28 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 9106718 Medline TA: Pediatr Allergy Immunol Country: England |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 152-8 Citation Subset: IM |
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Division of Allergy, Immunology, and Rheumatology, Department of Pediatrics, China Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan, ROC. |
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Adolescent Double-Blind Method Female Humans Lactobacillus / immunology* Male Probiotics / therapeutic use* Quality of Life Rhinitis, Allergic, Perennial / immunology, therapy* Treatment Outcome |
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