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EFFICACY OF H1 ANTIHISTAMINES IN CHILDREN WITH FOOD ALLERGY

Abstract

The authors assesed a clinical efficacy of Zirtek (cetirizin) in 27 children with atopic dermatitis and 40 children with bronchial asthma, associated with food sensitization. Positive therapeutic effect was achieved in 92,5% patients with atopic dermatitis and 87,5% children with bronchial asthma. The improvement of lung functions, decreasing bronchial hyperrecactivity in children with bronchial asthma and of itch and skin`s inflammation in patients with atopic dermatitis are achieved.
Key words: food allergy, h1 antihistamines, cetirizine.

About the Authors

I.I. Balabolkin
Scientific Center of Children's Health, Russian Academy of Medical Sciences, Moscow
Russian Federation



L.D. Ksenzova
Scientific Center of Children's Health, Russian Academy of Medical Sciences, Moscow
Russian Federation


L.A. Razina
Scientific Center of Children's Health, Russian Academy of Medical Sciences, Moscow
Russian Federation



O.B. Sosnina
Scientific Center of Children's Health, Russian Academy of Medical Sciences, Moscow
Russian Federation


V.S. Reutova
Scientific Center of Children's Health, Russian Academy of Medical Sciences, Moscow
Russian Federation




E.A. Tsvetkova
Scientific Center of Children's Health, Russian Academy of Medical Sciences, Moscow
Russian Federation


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Balabolkin I., Ksenzova L., Razina L., Sosnina O., Reutova V., Tsvetkova E. EFFICACY OF H1 ANTIHISTAMINES IN CHILDREN WITH FOOD ALLERGY. Current Pediatrics. 2007;6(2):88-91.

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