The efficacy of E.P.D., a new immunotherapy, in the treatment of allergic diseases in children

Allerg Immunol (Paris). 1996 Nov;28(9):308-10.

Abstract

A double blind study was made on a group of 35 children, 8 of whom were allergic to Grass and 27 allergic to Pteronyssinus and Farinae Dermatophagoides. We verified the efficacy and tolerability of a new immunotherapy called E.P.D. (Enzyme Potentiated Desensitization). This particular immunotherapy consists in an intradermal injection of a mix made up of an allergic solution at extremely low doses and an enzyme, beta-glucuronidase. The vaccine is administered once a year, two weeks before pollen peaks for children with seasonal allergies and two times a year, in February and November, for children with non-seasonal allergies (Dermatophagoides). The results, statistically analyzed on the basis of a symptoms score, showed good clinical efficacy in patients affected by both seasonal and non-seasonal allergies. Due to the clinical effectiveness, easy administration and excellent tolerability of the immunotherapy, E.P.D. is particularly suited for treating or reducing allergic symptoms in allergic children.

Publication types

  • Clinical Trial
  • Comparative Study
  • Randomized Controlled Trial

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Allergens / administration & dosage
  • Allergens / therapeutic use*
  • Animals
  • Asthma / etiology
  • Asthma / therapy*
  • Child
  • Child, Preschool
  • Conjunctivitis, Allergic / etiology
  • Conjunctivitis, Allergic / therapy*
  • Desensitization, Immunologic / methods*
  • Double-Blind Method
  • Drug Administration Schedule
  • Female
  • Glucuronidase / administration & dosage
  • Humans
  • Injections, Intradermal
  • Male
  • Mites / immunology
  • Pollen / immunology
  • Rhinitis, Allergic, Perennial / etiology
  • Rhinitis, Allergic, Perennial / therapy*
  • Rhinitis, Allergic, Seasonal / etiology
  • Rhinitis, Allergic, Seasonal / therapy*
  • Safety
  • Seasons
  • Treatment Outcome

Substances

  • Allergens
  • Glucuronidase