WHETHER WE SHOULD STIMULATE IMMUNE RESPONSE IN ALLERGIC CHILDREN WITH RESPIRATORY INFECTIONS? RESULTS OF SCIENTIFIC STUDIES AND THEIR SIGNIFICANCE FOR CLINICAL PRACTICE

Abstract

This survey contains efficacy analysis and substantiation of treatment of allergic children with respiratory infections with modern immune modulators. Evolution of immunomodulates is followed up on the example of pidotimod as well as its efficacy based on its influence on immunoregulation system and mucosal immunity. The authors underline the necessity of reasonable prescription of medications with immunostimulating activity to children with various forms of respiratory infections.

Key words: children, acute respiratory infections, allergic diseases, immunomodulators, pidotimod.
(Voprosy sovremennoi pediatrii — Current Pediatrics. — 2011; 10 (6): 166–169)