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Study aim
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Comparison of IgE level changes against Salsaula, and clinical manifestations following prescription of Propolis in patients with permanent allergic rhinitis
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Design
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A clinical trial with the control group, with parallel groups, Triple blinded, and simple randomized, was performed on 44 patients. The random number table was used for randomization.
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Settings and conduct
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In this study, 44 patients with persistent allergic rhinitis were divided into two groups of intervention and control by simple randomization. In the intervention group, patients receive common treatments and propolis at a dose of 200 mg daily. In the control group, patients receive conventional and placebo treatments daily. The duration of the intervention is six months. Before and six months after the intervention, five ccs of blood is taken from patients to measure the level of specific IgE against Salsola kali allergen, and two questionnaires miniRQLQ and SNOT22, which are related to the quality of life and disease severity, respectively, are completed.
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Participants/Inclusion and exclusion criteria
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Inclusion criteria are permanent allergic rhinitis, ages between 5-50 years old, living in Mashhad and surrounding cities, a positive skin test with air allergens, and cooperation. Exclusion criteria are a history of autoimmune disease, systemic corticosteroids or pregnancy immunosuppressive drugs, immunodeficiency, allergic asthma, malnutrition, and consumption of antibiotics.
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Intervention groups
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Intervention group: Patients with persistent allergic rhinitis receive common treatments and 200 mg propolis daily.
Control group: Patients with permanent allergic rhinitis receive common placebo treatments daily.
The duration of the intervention is six months.
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Main outcome variables
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The level of specific IgE against Salsola kali allergen