scholarly journals Probiotic Potential of Lactobacillus Species in Allergic Rhinitis

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-12
Author(s):  
Nicole Charlotte Steiner ◽  
Axel Lorentz
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Allergic Rhinitis ◽  
Symptom Relief ◽  
Probiotic Bacteria ◽  
Activity Limitations ◽  
Th2 Cytokines ◽  
Positive Effects ◽  
Probiotic Potential ◽  
Cell Immigration

Since conventional allergy medication for asthma or allergic rhinitis (AR) can cause side effects which limit the patients’ quality of life, it is of interest to find other forms of therapy. In particular, probiotic bacteria, such as <i>Lactobacillus</i> species, have shown anti-allergic effects in various mouse and human studies. For instance, administration of some <i>Lactobacillus</i> species resulted in nasal and ocular symptom relief and improvement of quality of life in children and adults suffering from rhinitis. Different changes in cytokine profiles, such as elevated Th1 and decreased Th2 cytokines, reduced allergy-related immunoglobulins and cell immigration have been found in both human and murine studies. Positive effects on patients like less activity limitations or fewer rhinitis episodes and longer periods free from asthma or rhinitis were also described following oral administration of <i>Lactobacillus</i> bacteria. However, it is still unclear how this type of lactic acid bacteria leads to changes in the immune system and thus inhibits the development of allergies or relieves their symptoms. This review gives an overview of current studies and draws conclusions concerning the usage of probiotic <i>Lactobacillus</i> strains in AR.

SYMPTOM RELIEF AND IMPROVED QUALITY OF LIFE IN ALLERGIC RHINITIS PATIENTS AFTER TRANSDERMAL ALLERGY IMMUNOTHERAPY

2018 ◽  
Vol 121 (5) ◽  
pp. S28
Author(s):  
G. Plunkett ◽  
H. Legere ◽  
T. Smith ◽  
P. Hurwitz ◽  
J. Strader ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Allergic Rhinitis ◽  
Symptom Relief ◽  
Allergy Immunotherapy

scholarly journals Singing as a health-promoting activity in elderly care: a qualitative, longitudinal study in Norway

2020 ◽  
Vol 25 (5) ◽  
pp. 404-418
Author(s):  
Kari Bjerke Batt-Rawden ◽  
Kristi Stedje
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Nursing Homes ◽  
Elderly Care ◽  
Symptom Relief ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Educational Programme ◽  
Standards Of Care ◽  
Older Person ◽  
Positive Effects

Background The current standards of care of the older person recommend employing non-pharmacological approaches to challenges, including safe approaches to managing pain and stress, enhancing symptom relief, and fostering independent lifestyles with the highest quality of life possible. More research is needed to enable nurses and other medical staff to use singing and music-based interventions, to access singing-based programmes, and promote a greater use of choirs in nursing homes. A solid basis of positive experiences and feedback through evidence in practice is required to help promote support for such activities. Aims To identify, explore and describe experiences, attitudes, beliefs, issues, processes and changes among nurses, carers and leaders in reference to implementation of the educational programme ‘Singing Nursing Homes’, Norway. To increase knowledge and understanding of how an educational song programme could become an integral part of nursing practice and quality of care in nursing and care homes, and identify why this would be constructive. Since its inception in 2015, ‘Singing Norway’ wanted to offer a professional, evidence-based programme for nursing homes throughout the country. Methods A longitudinal, qualitative and explorative approach. In-depth interviews and focus group interviews of female employees ( n = 19) from three nursing homes in Norway, 2018. Results Nursing home employees perceived singing to have potential benefits for their patients, such as reducing uneasiness, increased comfort, well-being and joy, improved sleep, and believed singing had the potential to reduce the need for medication and prevent accidents among their patients. By facilitating opportunities for learning and practice, staff in nursing homes were able to use singing as part of their ‘art of caring’, enhancing environmental care for the older person. Singing was found to have positive effects for the patients, their relatives and the staff, which improved the psychosocial working climate overall. Conclusions Singing interventions could be a vital component for the enhancement of health, well-being and quality of life for the patients and staff in nursing homes.

Sleepiness, Quality of Life and Objective Sleep Patterns in Seasonal Allergic Rhinitis

2006 ◽  
Vol 18 (03) ◽  
pp. 120-126
Author(s):  
Boris Stuck ◽  
Karl Hörmann ◽  
Joachim Maurer ◽  
Anna-Eva Hagner ◽  
Julia Johnson ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Allergic Rhinitis ◽  
Seasonal Allergic Rhinitis ◽  
Sleep Patterns

scholarly journals MP-AzeFlu in Moderate-to-Severe Allergic Rhinitis: A Literature Review

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-10
Author(s):  
Ludger Klimek ◽  
William E. Berger ◽  
Jean Bousquet ◽  
Paul K. Keith ◽  
Peter Smith ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Allergic Rhinitis ◽  
Fluticasone Propionate ◽  
Treatment Options ◽  
Symptomatic Disease ◽  
Intranasal Corticosteroids ◽  
Need For Treatment ◽  
Ocular Symptoms ◽  
Symptom Complex

Allergic rhinitis (AR) is prevalent, and many patients present with moderate-to-severe symptomatic disease. The majority of patients are not satisfied with their AR treatment, despite the use of concurrent medications. These gaps underscore the need for treatment with more effective options for moderate-to-severe AR. The authors’ objective was to review systematically the efficacy and safety of MP-AzeFlu for the treatment of AR. The primary outcomes studied were nasal, ocular, and total symptoms. Other outcomes included time to onset and of AR control, quality of life, and safety. Searches of PubMed and Cochrane databases were conducted on May 14, 2020, with no date restrictions, to identify publications reporting data on MP-AzeFlu. Clinical studies of any phase were included. Studies were excluded if they were not in English, were review articles, did not discuss the safety and efficacy of MP-AzeFlu for AR symptoms. Treatment of AR with MP-AzeFlu results in effective, sustained relief of nasal and ocular symptoms, and faster onset and time to control compared with intranasal azelastine or fluticasone propionate. Long-term use of MP-AzeFlu was safe, with benefits in children, adults, and adults aged ≥65 years. Other treatment options, including fluticasone propionate and azelastine alone or the combination of intranasal corticosteroids and oral antihistamine, do not provide the same level of efficacy as MP-AzeFlu in terms of rapid and sustained relief of the entire AR symptom complex. Furthermore, MP-AzeFlu significantly improves patient quality of life. MP-AzeFlu is a currently available combination that may satisfy all these patient needs and expectations.

scholarly journals A Comparison of the Effect of Two Types of Whole Body Vibration Platforms on Fibromyalgia. A Randomized Controlled Trial

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (6) ◽  
pp. 3007
Author(s):  
José Antonio Mingorance ◽  
Pedro Montoya ◽  
José García Vivas Miranda ◽  
Inmaculada Riquelme
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Motor Function ◽  
Whole Body Vibration ◽  
Whole Body ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Body Vibration ◽  
Positive Effects ◽  
Therapy Program

Whole body vibration has been proven to improve the health status of patients with fibromyalgia, providing an activation of the neuromuscular spindles, which are responsible for muscle contraction. The present study aimed to compare the effectiveness of two types of whole body vibrating platforms (vertical and rotational) during a 12-week training program. Sixty fibromyalgia patients (90% were women) were randomly assigned to one of the following groups: group A (n = 20), who performed the vibration training with a vertical platform; group B (n = 20), who did rotational platform training; or a control group C (n = 20), who did not do any training. Sensitivity measures (pressure pain and vibration thresholds), quality of life (Quality of Life Index), motor function tasks (Berg Scale, six-minute walking test, isometric back muscle strength), and static and dynamic balance (Romberg test and gait analysis) were assessed before, immediately after, and three months after the therapy program. Although both types of vibration appeared to have beneficial effects with respect to the control group, the training was more effective with the rotational than with vertical platform in some parameters, such as vibration thresholds (p < 0.001), motor function tasks (p < 0.001), mediolateral sway (p < 0.001), and gait speed (p < 0.05). Nevertheless, improvements disappeared in the follow-up in both types of vibration. Our study points out greater benefits with the use of rotational rather than vertical whole body vibration. The use of the rotational modality is recommended in the standard therapy program for patients with fibromyalgia. Due to the fact that the positive effects of both types of vibration disappeared during the follow-up, continuous or intermittent use is recommended.

scholarly journals Development of a Questionnaire for the Assessment of Quality of Life in Korean Children With Allergic Rhinitis

2014 ◽  
Vol 6 (6) ◽  
pp. 541 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jeong Hee Kim ◽  
Young Mee Ahn ◽  
Hyung Jin Kim ◽  
Dae Hyun Lim ◽  
Byong Kwan Son ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Allergic Rhinitis ◽  
Korean Children
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