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In 1992 in El Paso, TX a randomized, double-blind, placebo controlled study of subjects (n=130) with allergic rhinitis in 1992-1993 was conducted. The average IgE level of the placebo treated subjects remained essentially flat, while the average IgE level for active treated subjects was reduced significantly from baseline to Day 30.7 In 1993 in El Paso, TX, valid subjects (n=66) returned a second set of symptom diaries which they had completed for days 365 to 395 (the same period, one year after the first set of symptom diaries). The active group had mean symptom scores showing statistically significant decreases from 1992 to 1993. The placebo group had increased symptoms in 1993. (The relevant pollen counts at the study site in 1993 were much higher than in 1992, leading to expectation of higher symptoms.)7 Genentech eyeglasslenses and Novartis are developing an anti-IgE monoclonal antibody for asthma and allergic rhinitis. In December 1999 they announced positive study results. This is evidence that reducing IgE results in a reduction of symptoms associated with IgE-mediated allergic disease.13 For people who find they cannot adequately avoid the allergens, the symptoms often can be controlled with medications. Effective medications that can be prescribed by a physician include antihistamines, topical nasal steroids, eyeglasslenses and cromolyn sodium - any of which can be used alone or in combination. eyeglasslenses Many effective antihistamines and decongestants also are available without a prescription. Click here for allergy medication online. Feeling fine in general, allergy symptoms improved. C. T. Have been doing a lot better. Lisa L. So far, so good. Andy G. Felt congested, but improved. Richard R. Feeling fine. No problems. Roland H. Feel OK as far as allergies. Angel P. I felt relief after the treatment, and still feeling better. A. V. I feel OK, but have a little congestion. Carlin R. Feel better than before. Art P. Feel good - continue with sinusitis Bob M. Feeling moderate. Gustavo M. Much better. Alejandro M. What Patients Said After More Than Two Months All my symptoms seem to have gone. eyeglasslenses Margareth Z. For the first time after taking the treatment, I felt like my life was my own. After 20 years I was able to go out in traffic and high winds with little or no bad effects. I could even tolerate gas lawn mowers. I was able to walk around without huffing and puffing. Pain in throat and lungs disappeared. Getting air in lungs.
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