Lack of effect of Timothy grass pollen sublingual immunotherapy tablet on birch pollen –induced allergic rhinoconjunctivitis in an environmental exposure unit

Timothy grass pollen allergen extract tablets (Grastek) are standardized sublingual immunotherapy tablets (SLIT-T) approved for the treatment of grass pollen –induced allergic rhinitis (AR) and conjunctivitis. Many grass allergic patients are also cosensitized to birch pollen. Whether Timothy grass SLIT-T can confer symptomatic benefits for birch pollen–induced AR symptoms is unknown.

Source: Annals of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology - February 9, 2018 Category: Allergy & Immunology Authors: Anne K. Ellis, Mark W. Tenn, Lisa M. Steacy, Daniel E. Adams, Andrew G. Day, Terry J. Walker, Hendrik Nolte Source Type: research