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Asthma Immunotherapy
Subcutaneous and Sublingual Immunotherapy
To Treat Asthma
Introduction
! Asthma is chronic complex inflammatory airways
disease with various inflammatory phenotypes
! 300 million people live with it worldwide
! Has a diverse presentation from mild to severe form
! Cornerstone remains inhaled corticosteroids &
bronchodilators
The prevalence of asthma in the general U.S. population is
approximately 9 percent, and approximately 62 percent of
individuals with asthma have evidence of atopy (i.e., the
genetic predisposition to produce elevated immunoglobulin E
[IgE] in response to environmental allergens).
Lin SY, Erekosima N, Suarez-Cuervo C, et al. AHRQ Comparative Effectiveness Review No. 111. Available at
http://www.effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/allergy-asthma-immunotherapy.cfm.
Min YG. Allergy Asthma Immunol Res. 2010 Apr;2(2):65-76. PMID: 20358020.
© Global Initiative for Asthma, www.ginasthma.org
 Asthma is the most common chronic non-communicable
disease, affecting over 260 million people globally in 2019
 Asthma is characterized by variable respiratory symptoms such
as wheeze, shortness of breath, chest tightness and cough, and
variable expiratory airflow limitation. It is usually associated with
airway inflammation
 People with asthma often have periods of worsening symptoms
and worsening airway obstruction, called exacerbations (also
called attacks or flare-ups), that can be fatal
 Most of the morbidity and mortality associated with asthma is
preventable, particularly with use of inhaled corticosteroids
About asthma
Lungs: The organ of respiration
10,000 liters air
pass in and out
every 24 hours1
Surface area: 50–100 m2 of alveolar epithelium1
Continuing Education in Anaesthesia, Critical Care & Pain. 2013 Jan 11;13(3):98-102.
10,000 liters
blood pass
every 24 hours
350 Liters of oxygen delivered every day
Asthma is a
heterogeneous
disease, usually
characterized by
chronic airway
inflammation.
Understanding the two components of asthma
Bronchospasm
Inflammation
.Allergic And Environmental Induced Asthma. [Updated 2019 Jun 3].. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK526018/
The pathophysiology of asthma
involves both bronchospasm
and chronic inflammation
hence treatment aimed at
asthma management should
target both these mechanisms
for effective disease control.
© Global Initiative for Asthma, www.ginasthma.org
 NOT just about medications, NOT one-size-fits-all
Personalized asthma management
GINA 2021 Box 3-2
The medical management of patients with allergic rhinitis
and allergic asthma includes:
 Allergen avoidance
 Pharmacotherapy
 Immunotherapy
Daily use of pharmacotherapies for allergic asthma and
rhinitis symptoms raises issues related to adherence,
safety, and cost.
Long-term use of inhaled steroids, long-acting
bronchodilators, and leukotriene antagonists for asthma
control can have adverse effects.
Background: Management of Allergy Symptoms
Lin SY, Erekosima N, Suarez-Cuervo C, et al. AHRQ Comparative Effectiveness Review No. 111. Available at
http://www.effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/allergy-asthma-immunotherapy.cfm
 Allergen-specific immunotherapy is typically used for:
 Patients whose allergic rhinoconjunctivitis and asthma symptoms cannot
be controlled by medication and environmental control
 Patients who cannot tolerate their medications
 Patients who do not comply with chronic medication regimens
 The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the use
of allergen extracts for subcutaneous immunotherapy in treating
seasonal and perennial allergic rhinitis and allergic asthma.
 In the United States, a patient with allergies undergoing
immunotherapy receives subcutaneous injections—in
increasing doses until a maintenance dose is found—of an
allergen-containing extract comprised of the relevant allergens
to which he or she is sensitive in an attempt to suppress or
eliminate allergy-related symptoms.
Background:
Subcutaneous Immunotherapy for Allergies
Lin SY, Erekosima N, Suarez-Cuervo C, et al. AHRQ Comparative Effectiveness Review No. 111. Available at
http://www.effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/allergy-asthma-immunotherapy.cfm.
 There is considerable interest in using similar allergen extracts as
sublingual immunotherapy (SLIT) as an alternative to
subcutaneous immunotherapy.
 SLIT involves placing drops or tablets with the allergen extract
under the tongue for local absorption to desensitize the allergic
individual over a period of months to years and to diminish allergic
symptoms.
 In the United States, there currently are no sublingual forms of
immunotherapy approved by the U.S. Food and Drug
Administration.
 However, some physicians are using subcutaneous aqueous
extracts off-label for sublingual desensitization in the treatment of
allergic respiratory conditions.
Background:
Sublingual Immunotherapy for Allergies
Lin SY, Erekosima N, Suarez-Cuervo C, et al. AHRQ Comparative Effectiveness Review No. 111. Available at
http://www.effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/allergy-asthma-immunotherapy.cfm.
Objective
 To evaluate the efficacy, effectiveness, and safety of subcutaneous
(SCIT) and sublingual (SLIT) immunotherapies that are presently
available for use by clinicians and patients in the United States
Key Questions
 For patients with allergic rhinoconjunctivitis and/or asthma:
 Efficacy and effectiveness of SCIT, SLIT, and SCIT versus SLIT
 Safety of SCIT, SLIT, and SCIT versus SLIT
 Safety and effectiveness of SCIT, SLIT, and SCIT versus SLIT in the
pediatric subpopulation
Systematic Review: Objective and Key Questions
Lin SY, Erekosima N, Suarez-Cuervo C, et al. AHRQ Comparative Effectiveness Review No. 111. Available at
http://www.effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/allergy-asthma-immunotherapy.cfm
Outcomes of Interest
Primary Outcomes
 Clinical endpoints:
 Symptom control
 Medication use
 Quality of life
 Disease evolution/remission
 New allergen sensitivities
 Overall health care utilization
 Missed days of school/work
Secondary Outcomes
 Functional tests (pulmonary function
test‒forced expiratory volume)
 Provocational test
 Adherence
 Convenience and compliance
 Biomarkers
Adverse Effects
 Local reactions
 Skin, mouth, and throat
(including irritation, itching,
swelling, or pain in the oral
cavity)
 General symptoms (such as
headache, fatigue, arthritis)
 Systemic reactions
 Ocular
 Rhinitis/nasal
 Cutaneous
 Rash
 Gastrointestinal
 Respiratory/asthma
 Cardiovascular
 Anaphylaxis
 Death
Lin SY, Erekosima N, Suarez-Cuervo C, et al. AHRQ Comparative Effectiveness Review No. 111. Available at
http://www.effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/allergy-asthma-immunotherapy.cfm.
 142 studies were included in the review with these populations: adults only
(52%), children only (24%), and adults and children (22%).
 Studies on SLIT mainly included patients with allergic rhinitis and/or mild
asthma.
 All included studies were randomized controlled trials.
 Efficacy and safety of SCIT: n = 74
 Efficacy and safety of SLIT*: n = 60
 Comparisons of SCIT versus SLIT: n = 8
 The types of scales/scoring systems used in the studies were not uniform.
 Followup varied and ranged from one pollen season to 6 years.
 Standard therapy varied across trials.
 Due to heterogeneity in reported outcomes, results often only reflect the
percentage of trials in which a significant effect was seen for the
immunotherapy arm versus controls and not the magnitude of effect.
Overview of Studies Included in the
Systematic Review
*SLIT refers to allergen extracts that are administered sublingually in the form of drops. Studies on sublingual tablets are not
included here.
Lin SY, Erekosima N, Suarez-Cuervo C, et al. AHRQ Comparative Effectiveness Review No. 111. Available at
http://www.effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/allergy-asthma-immunotherapy.cfm.
Allergen SCIT SLIT SCIT vs. SLIT
Dust mite 21 14 6
Grass 11 15 ‒
Weeds 9 7 ‒
Cat 5 2 ‒
Dog 1 ‒ ‒
Mold 6 2 ‒
Tree 6 13 2
Multiple allergens 15 7 ‒
Included Studies by Type of Allergen for SCIT, SLIT,
and SCIT Versus SLIT
SCIT = subcutaneous immunotherapy; SLIT = sublingual immunotherapy
Lin SY, Erekosima N, Suarez-Cuervo C, et al. AHRQ Comparative Effectiveness Review No. 111. Available at
http://www.effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/allergy-asthma-immunotherapy.cfm.
 74 articles were included with a total of 4,350 patients.
 The primary diagnoses were:
 Asthma in 19 studies
 Asthma with rhinitis in 18 studies
 Rhinoconjunctivitis in 14 studies
 Asthma with rhinoconjunctivitis in 14 studies
 Types of allergens evaluated:
 Seasonal allergens such as trees, grasses, weeds, and seasonal molds in 59
percent of studies
 Perennial allergens in 38 percent of studies
 Seasonal and perennial allergens in 3 percent of studies
 The heterogeneity of the data on clinical outcomes precluded pooling
of the data for further analysis. Consequently, the results often only
reflect the percentage of trials in which a significant effect was seen for
the immunotherapy arm versus controls and not the magnitude of
effect.
Included Studies for Subcutaneous Immunotherapy
Versus Placebo or Standard Therapy
Lin SY, Erekosima N, Suarez-Cuervo C, et al. AHRQ Comparative Effectiveness Review No. 111. Available at
http://www.effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/allergy-asthma-immunotherapy.cfm.
Primary
Outcome Results*
No. of RCTs,
No. of Patients (n)
Strength of
Evidence
Asthma
symptom score
17‒84% greater
improvement vs.
controls
16 RCTs,
n = 1,178
High
Use of asthma
medications
Decreased in
42% of studies
vs. controls
12 RCTs,
n = 1,062
High
Combined
asthma symptom
and medication
score
Significant
improvement in
83% of studies
vs. placebo
6 RCTs,
n = 196
Low
Subcutaneous Immunotherapy Versus Placebo or
Standard Therapy: Asthma Outcomes
RCT = randomized controlled trial
Lin SY, Erekosima N, Suarez-Cuervo C, et al. AHRQ Comparative Effectiveness Review No. 111. Available at
http://www.effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/allergy-asthma-immunotherapy.cfm.
Primary Outcome Results
No. of RCTs,
No. of Patients (n)
Strength
of Evidence
Rhinitis/
rhinoconjunctivitis
symptoms
Significant improvement in
73% of studies vs. controls 25 RCTs,
n = 1,734
High
Use of rhinitis/
rhinoconjunctivitis
medications
Significantly decreased in
70% of studies vs. controls 10 RCTs,
n = 564
Moderate
Combined rhinitis/
rhinoconjunctivitis
symptom and
medication score
Significant improvement in
83% of studies vs. controls 6 RCTs,
n = 400
Low
SCIT Versus Placebo or Standard Therapy:
Rhinitis/Rhinoconjunctivitis Outcomes (1 of 2)
RCT = randomized controlled trial; SCIT = subcutaneous immunotherapy
Lin SY, Erekosima N, Suarez-Cuervo C, et al. AHRQ Comparative Effectiveness Review No. 111. Available at
http://www.effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/allergy-asthma-immunotherapy.cfm.
Primary Outcome Results
No. of RCTs,
No. of Patients (n)
Strength
of Evidence
Conjunctivitis symptoms Significant improvement
in 43% of studies vs.
placebo
14 RCTs,
n = 1,104
High
Combined symptoms
(nasal, ocular, and
bronchial)
Significant improvement
in 67% of studies vs.
placebo
6 RCTs,
n = 591
High
Disease-specific quality of
life in patients with rhinitis/
rhinoconjunctivitis
Significant improvement
by RQLQ in 67% of studies
vs. placebo
6 RCTs,
n = 889
High
SCIT Versus Placebo or Standard Therapy:
Rhinitis/Rhinoconjunctivitis Outcomes (2 of 2)
RCT = randomized controlled trial; RQLQ = Rhinoconjunctivitis Quality of Life Questionnaire; SCIT =
subcutaneous immunotherapy
Lin SY, Erekosima N, Suarez-Cuervo C, et al. AHRQ Comparative Effectiveness Review No. 111. Available at
http://www.effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/allergy-asthma-immunotherapy.cfm.
Primary Outcome Results
No. of RCTs,
No. of Patients (n)
Strength
of Evidence
Asthma plus rhinitis/
rhinoconjunctivitis
symptoms
21‒68% greater
improvement vs.
controls
5 RCTs,
n = 175
Moderate
Use of asthma plus
rhinoconjunctivitis
medications
• 14–83% greater
reduction in asthma-
based studies vs.
controls
• Significantly
decreased in 91% of
rhinitis-based
studies vs. controls
5 RCTs,
n = 203
11 RCTs,
n = 768
High
SCIT Versus Placebo or Standard Therapy:
Asthma Plus Rhinitis/Rhinoconjunctivitis Outcomes
RCT = randomized controlled trial; SCIT = subcutaneous immunotherapy
Lin SY, Erekosima N, Suarez-Cuervo C, et al. AHRQ Comparative Effectiveness Review No. 111. Available at
http://www.effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/allergy-asthma-immunotherapy.cfm.
 60 articles on sublingual immunotherapy (SLIT) that included 4,870
patients were eligible for inclusion.
 Allergens evaluated included:
 Seasonal allergens (66%)
 Perennial allergens (31%)
 Both seasonal and perennial allergens (3%)
 Comparators included:
 Placebo (71%)
 Another sublingual intervention without a placebo group (15%)
 Conventional treatment without placebo (pharmacotherapy or rescue
medications; 14%)
 Duration of treatment ranged from 3 months to 5 years.
 There was great heterogeneity in:
 Dosages of maintenance or cumulative treatments
 The units to report dosing
 Standard therapy used across trials
 Reported results often only reflect the percentage of trials in which a
significant effect was seen for the immunotherapy arm versus controls
and not the magnitude of effect.
Included Studies for Sublingual Immunotherapy
Versus Placebo or Standard Therapy
Lin SY, Erekosima N, Suarez-Cuervo C, et al. AHRQ Comparative Effectiveness Review No. 111. Available at
http://www.effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/allergy-asthma-immunotherapy.cfm.
Sublingual Immunotherapy Versus Placebo
or Standard Therapy: Asthma Outcomes
Primary Outcome Results
No. of RCTs,
No. of Patients (n)
Strength of Evidence
Asthma symptom
score
Significant
improvement across
all studies vs.
controls
13 RCTs,
n = 625
High
RCT = randomized controlled trial
Lin SY, Erekosima N, Suarez-Cuervo C, et al. AHRQ Comparative Effectiveness Review No. 111. Available at
http://www.effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/allergy-asthma-immunotherapy.cfm.
SLIT Versus Placebo or Standard Therapy:
Rhinitis/Rhinoconjunctivitis Outcomes
Primary Outcome Results
No. of RCTs,
No. of Patients (n)
Strength
of Evidence
Rhinitis/
rhinoconjunctivitis
symptoms
Significant improvement in
56% of studies vs. controls
36 RCTs,
n = 2,658
Moderate
Conjunctivitis
symptoms
Significant improvement in
46% of studies vs. placebo
13 RCTs,
n = 1,074
Moderate
Disease-specific
quality of life in patients
with rhinitis/
rhinoconjunctivitis
Significant improvement by
RQLQ in 75% of studies vs.
controls
8 RCTs,
n = 819
Moderate
RCT = randomized controlled trial; RQLQ = Rhinoconjunctivitis Quality of Life Questionnaire
Lin SY, Erekosima N, Suarez-Cuervo C, et al. AHRQ Comparative Effectiveness Review No. 111. Available at
http://www.effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/allergy-asthma-immunotherapy.cfm.
Primary Outcome Results
No. of RCTs,
No. of Patients (n)
Strength
of Evidence
Asthma plus rhinitis/
rhinoconjunctivitis
symptoms
Significantly
improved in 80% of
studies vs. controls
5 RCTs,
n = 308
Moderate
Use of asthma plus
rhinoconjunctivitis
medications
Significant
improvement in 47%
of studies vs.
controls
38 RCTs,
n = 2,724
Moderate
Asthma plus rhinitis/
rhinoconjunctivitis
symptom and medication
score
Significant
improvement in 68%
of studies vs.
controls
19 RCTs,
n = 1,462
Moderate
SLIT Versus Placebo or Standard Therapy:
Asthma Plus Rhinitis/Rhinoconjunctivitis Outcomes
RCT = randomized controlled trial
Lin SY, Erekosima N, Suarez-Cuervo C, et al. AHRQ Comparative Effectiveness Review No. 111. Available at
http://www.effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/allergy-asthma-immunotherapy.cfm.
Primary Outcome Results
No. of RCTs,
No. of Patients (n)
Strength of
Evidence
Improves asthma symptom
score
SCIT may improve asthma
symptoms more effectively
than SLIT
4 RCTs,
n = 171
Low
Improves rhinitis/
rhinoconjunctivitis symptoms
SCIT is superior to SLIT for
improving allergic nasal
and/or eye symptoms
6 RCTs,
n = 412
Moderate
Decreases use of asthma plus
rhinoconjunctivitis
medications
There are no consistent
differences between SCIT and
SLIT
5 RCTs,
n = 219
Low
Improves asthma plus
rhinitis/rhinoconjunctivitis
symptom and medication
score
SCIT is favored in 1 of 2
studies 2 RCTs,
n = 65
Low
Subcutaneous Versus Sublingual Immunotherapy:
All Outcomes
RCT = randomized controlled trial; SCIT = subcutaneous immunotherapy; SLIT = sublingual
immunotherapy
Lin SY, Erekosima N, Suarez-Cuervo C, et al. AHRQ Comparative Effectiveness Review No. 111. Available at
http://www.effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/allergy-asthma-immunotherapy.cfm.
Thirteen studies on subcutaneous immunotherapy included
920 pediatric patients.
The pediatric population ranged in age from 3 to 18 years.
Primary diagnoses included:
 Asthma in 7 studies
 Asthma with rhinitis in 3 studies
 Asthma with rhinoconjunctivitis in 2 studies
 Rhinoconjunctivitis in 1 study
All studies allowed either conventional pharmacotherapy or
rescue allergy medications during the study.
Standard therapy varied across studies.
Due to heterogeneity in reported clinical outcomes, results
often only reflect the percentage of trials in which a
significant effect was seen for the immunotherapy arm versus
controls and not the magnitude of effect.
Included Studies for SCIT Versus Placebo or
Standard Therapy in the Pediatric Population
Lin SY, Erekosima N, Suarez-Cuervo C, et al. AHRQ Comparative Effectiveness Review No. 111. Available at
http://www.effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/allergy-asthma-immunotherapy.cfm.
Primary Outcome
Results
No. of RCTs,
No. of Patients (n)
Strength of
Evidence
Asthma symptom
score
Significant
improvement in
50% of studies vs.
controls
6 RCTs,
n = 550
Moderate
Use of asthma
medications
Significant
reduction in 50%
of studies
4 RCTs,
n = 470
Low
Pediatric Patients—SCIT Versus Placebo or
Standard Therapy: Asthma Outcomes
RCT = randomized controlled trial; SCIT = subcutaneous immunotherapy
Lin SY, Erekosima N, Suarez-Cuervo C, et al. AHRQ Comparative Effectiveness Review No. 111. Available at
http://www.effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/allergy-asthma-immunotherapy.cfm.
Primary Outcome Results
No. of RCTs,
No. of Patients (n)
Strength of
Evidence
Rhinitis/
rhinoconjunctivitis
symptoms
Significant improvement
in 67% of studies vs.
placebo
3 RCTs,
n = 285
Moderate
Conjunctivitis
symptoms
Significant improvement
in 67% of studies vs.
placebo
3 RCTs,
n = 285
Low
Disease-specific
quality of life in
patients with rhinitis/
rhinoconjunctivitis
Significant improvement
in both studies vs.
controls 2 RCTs,
n = 350
Low
Pediatric Patients—SCIT Versus Placebo or Standard
Therapy: Rhinitis/Rhinoconjunctivitis Outcomes
RCT = randomized controlled trial ; SCIT = subcutaneous immunotherapy
Lin SY, Erekosima N, Suarez-Cuervo C, et al. AHRQ Comparative Effectiveness Review No. 111. Available at
http://www.effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/allergy-asthma-immunotherapy.cfm.
Primary Outcome Results
No. of RCTs,
No. of Patients (n)
Strength
of Evidence
Use of asthma plus
rhinoconjunctivitis
medications
Decreased in
both studies vs.
controls
2 RCTs,
n = 80
Low
Improves combined
asthma or asthma
plus rhinitis/
rhinoconjunctivitis
symptom and
medication score
Significant
improvement in
both studies vs.
placebo
2 RCTs,
n = 85
Low
Pediatric Patients—SCIT Versus Placebo or Standard Therapy:
Asthma Plus Rhinitis/Rhinoconjunctivitis Outcomes
RCT = randomized controlled trial; SCIT = subcutaneous immunotherapy
Lin SY, Erekosima N, Suarez-Cuervo C, et al. AHRQ Comparative Effectiveness Review No. 111. Available at
http://www.effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/allergy-asthma-immunotherapy.cfm.
 18 studies including 1,583 pediatric patients (≤ 18 years of age)
 Primary diagnoses:
 Asthma (n = 3 studies)
 Rhinitis (n = 2 studies)
 Rhinoconjunctivitis (n = 4 studies)
 Asthma and rhinitis (n = 4 studies)
 Asthma with rhinoconjunctivitis (n = 5 studies)
 Perennial and/or seasonal allergies were included
 Comparator groups included:
 Placebo (n = 15 studies)
 Sublingual immunotherapy (SLIT) comparator group (n = 3 studies)
 Pharmacotherapy/symptomatic therapy (n = 2 studies)
 Due to heterogeneity in reported clinical outcomes, results often only
reflect the percentage of trials in which a significant effect was seen for
the immunotherapy arm versus controls and not the magnitude of effect.
Included Studies for SLIT Versus Placebo or
Standard Therapy in the Pediatric Population
Lin SY, Erekosima N, Suarez-Cuervo C, et al. AHRQ Comparative Effectiveness Review No. 111. Available at
http://www.effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/allergy-asthma-immunotherapy.cfm.
Primary
Outcome Results
No. of RCTs,
No. of Patients (n)
Strength of
Evidence
Asthma
symptom score
Significant
improvement in
all studies vs.
controls
9 RCTs,
n = 471
High
Pediatric Patients—SLIT Versus Placebo or
Standard Therapy: Asthma Outcomes
RCT = randomized controlled trial; SLIT = sublingual immunotherapy
Lin SY, Erekosima N, Suarez-Cuervo C, et al. AHRQ Comparative Effectiveness Review No. 111. Available at
http://www.effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/allergy-asthma-immunotherapy.cfm.
Primary Outcome Results
No. of RCTs,
No. of Patients (n)
Strength of
Evidence
Rhinitis/
rhinoconjunctivitis
symptoms
Significant
improvement in
42% of studies vs.
controls
12 RCTs,
n = 1,065
Moderate
Conjunctivitis
symptoms
Significant
improvement in
40% of studies vs.
placebo
5 RCTs,
n = 513
Moderate
Pediatric Patients—SLIT Versus Placebo or Standard
Therapy: Rhinitis/Rhinoconjunctivitis Outcomes
RCT = randomized controlled trial; SLIT = sublingual immunotherapy
Lin SY, Erekosima N, Suarez-Cuervo C, et al. AHRQ Comparative Effectiveness Review No. 111. Available at
http://www.effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/allergy-asthma-immunotherapy.cfm.
Primary Outcome Results
No. of RCTs,
No. of Patients (n)
Strength
of Evidence
Asthma plus rhinitis/
rhinoconjunctivitis
symptoms
Significant
improvement with
high- and low-dose
SLIT vs. placebo
1 RCT,
n = 98
Moderate
Use of asthma plus
rhinoconjunctivitis
medications
Significantly reduced in
42% of studies vs.
controls
13 RCTs,
n = 1,078
Moderate
Asthma plus rhinitis/
rhinoconjunctivitis
symptom and
medication score
Significant
improvement in 50% of
studies vs. controls
2 RCTs,
n = 329
Low
Pediatric Patients—SLIT Versus Placebo or Standard
Therapy: Asthma Plus Rhinitis/Rhinoconjunctivitis Outcomes
RCT = randomized controlled trial; SLIT = sublingual immunotherapy
Lin SY, Erekosima N, Suarez-Cuervo C, et al. AHRQ Comparative Effectiveness Review No. 111. Available at
http://www.effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/allergy-asthma-immunotherapy.cfm.
Primary Outcome Results
No. of RCTs,
No. of Patients (n)
Strength of
Evidence
Improves asthma symptom
score
SCIT is favored in 67% of
studies vs. SLIT
3 RCTs,
n = 135
Low
Improves asthma plus
rhinitis/ rhinoconjunctivitis
symptoms
SCIT may be favored over
SLIT for reducing nasal
and/or eye symptoms
3 RCTs,
n = 135
Low
Decreases use of asthma
plus rhinoconjunctivitis
medications
SLIT may decrease
medication use more than
SCIT, but results are
inconsistent
3 RCTs,
n = 135
Low
Pediatric Patients—SCIT Versus SLIT:
All Outcomes
RCT = randomized controlled trial; SCIT = subcutaneous immunotherapy; SLIT = sublingual
immunotherapy
Lin SY, Erekosima N, Suarez-Cuervo C, et al. AHRQ Comparative Effectiveness Review No. 111. Available at
http://www.effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/allergy-asthma-immunotherapy.cfm.
Misdiagnosis and mistreatment can be dangerous
Even deadly
But it doesn’t have to be
And it shouldn’t be
Patient selection
Potential risks
• Misinterpretation of test
results
• Over-diagnosis
• Mismanagement
• Over-prescription of
medications and
treatments
• Costly and unnecessary
allergen avoidance
General approach
• Perform allergy testing
• Identify source of suffering
• Diagnose condition
• Treat more than just symptoms
• Develop plan that eliminates symptoms
• Provide most cost-effective care and outcomes
The approach:
• Evaluation
• Medical history
• Physical exam
• Testing (allergy and breathing)
• Prevention education and management plans
• Environmental pollutant and allergens
• Self-management and trigger avoidance
• Partnerships with other health care providers and
caregivers
• Treatment, including allergy shots
(immunotherapy)
Immunotherapy (Allergy
Shots):
Alters progression of disease
Cures patients of symptoms
Prevents asthma and
development of other allergies
The benefits and adverse effects of subcutaneous (SCIT) or
sublingual (SLIT) immunotherapy for them or their child
Any comorbid conditions that they or their child may have
that would affect their ability to take SCIT or SLIT
Other prescription or over-the-counter medications they are
taking during SCIT or SLIT treatment
What adverse effects to look for and when to call their doctor
How often they should be taking SCIT or SLIT
How long they can expect to take SCIT or SLIT
The costs of SCIT and SLIT
Shared Decisionmaking:
What To Discuss With Your Patients
Lin SY, Erekosima N, Suarez-Cuervo C, et al. AHRQ Comparative Effectiveness Review No. 111. Available at
http://www.effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/allergy-asthma-immunotherapy.cfm.
The result:
Greater satisfaction with care
Improved quality of life
Better outcomes
Lower costs
Local reactions (such as redness, swelling, pruritus, or
induration at the injection site) were usually mild and
occurred in 5 to 58 percent of patients and 0.6 to 54
percent of injections and were more common than
systemic reactions.
The most common systemic reactions were respiratory
reactions, occurring in up to 46 percent of patients and in
up to 3 percent of injections.
General symptoms (such as headache, fatigue, and
arthritis) occurred in up to 44 percent of patients and were
usually mild or unspecified.
Gastrointestinal reactions were reported in only one study.
Thirteen anaphylactic reactions were reported in four trials.
No deaths were reported in the included studies.
Adverse Effects:
Subcutaneous Immunotherapy in Adults
Lin SY, Erekosima N, Suarez-Cuervo C, et al. AHRQ Comparative Effectiveness Review No. 111. Available at
http://www.effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/allergy-asthma-immunotherapy.cfm.
Local reactions (such as irritation, itching, swelling, or pain in
the oral cavity) were common and usually mild and occurred
in 0.2 to 97 percent of patients receiving sublingual
immunotherapy (SLIT).
Systemic reactions occurred more frequently in the SLIT arm
versus controls and included ocular, rhinitis/nasal,
respiratory/asthma, cutaneous, gastrointestinal, and
cardiovascular adverse effects.
No life-threatening reactions, anaphylaxis, or deaths were
reported in the included trials.
SLIT studies mainly include patients with allergic rhinitis
and/or mild asthma. Safety outcomes should not be
extrapolated to more severely affected patients.
Adverse Effects:
Sublingual Immunotherapy in Adults
Lin SY, Erekosima N, Suarez-Cuervo C, et al. AHRQ Comparative Effectiveness Review No. 111. Available at
http://www.effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/allergy-asthma-immunotherapy.cfm.
The recording and reporting of the adverse events was
neither uniform nor comparable across studies.
Local reactions were common and were all of mild or
moderate severity.
There was one report of anaphylaxis with subcutaneous
immunotherapy.
There were no reported deaths in the included studies.
Adverse Effects: Subcutaneous Versus Sublingual
Immunotherapy in Adults
Lin SY, Erekosima N, Suarez-Cuervo C, et al. AHRQ Comparative Effectiveness Review No. 111. Available at
http://www.effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/allergy-asthma-immunotherapy.cfm.
Local reactions were the most common adverse reactions
in the pediatric population receiving subcutaneous
immunotherapy.
There were no reports of anaphylaxis or deaths.
Adverse Effects: Subcutaneous Immunotherapy in
Pediatric Patients
Lin SY, Erekosima N, Suarez-Cuervo C, et al. AHRQ Comparative Effectiveness Review No. 111. Available at
http://www.effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/allergy-asthma-immunotherapy.cfm.
Local reactions (such as irritation, itching, swelling, or pain
in the oral cavity) were common but mild.
No life-threatening reactions, anaphylaxis, or deaths were
reported in these trials.
The strength of evidence for all other adverse effects is
insufficient.
Adverse Effects: Sublingual Immunotherapy in
Pediatric Patients
Lin SY, Erekosima N, Suarez-Cuervo C, et al. AHRQ Comparative Effectiveness Review No. 111. Available at
http://www.effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/allergy-asthma-immunotherapy.cfm.
Local reactions were reported in both patient groups.
No systemic reactions were reported in patients
receiving sublingual immunotherapy.
In the pediatric population taking subcutaneous
immunotherapy, one anaphylaxis event and three
respiratory systemic reactions were reported.
Adverse Effects: Subcutaneous Versus Sublingual
Immunotherapy in Pediatric Patients
Lin SY, Erekosima N, Suarez-Cuervo C, et al. AHRQ Comparative Effectiveness Review No. 111. Available at
http://www.effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/allergy-asthma-immunotherapy.cfm.
There is sufficient evidence to support the overall
effectiveness and safety of both subcutaneous
immunotherapy (SCIT) and sublingual immunotherapy
(SLIT) for treating allergic rhinoconjunctivitis and asthma.
However, there is not enough evidence to determine if
either SCIT or SLIT is superior.
SCIT and SLIT are usually safe, although local reactions
are commonly reported regardless of the mode of delivery.
Overview of Conclusions (1 of 2)
Lin SY, Erekosima N, Suarez-Cuervo C, et al. AHRQ Comparative Effectiveness Review No. 111. Available at
http://www.effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/allergy-asthma-immunotherapy.cfm.
Serious, life-threatening reactions are rare, although they
can occur.
 Studies of sublingual immunotherapy (SLIT) mainly include
patients with allergic rhinitis and/or mild asthma.
 Safety outcomes should not be extrapolated to more severely
affected patients.
Most of the studies in the review used a single allergen for
immunotherapy, and it may be difficult to extrapolate these
results to the use of multiple-allergen regimens, which are
commonly used in clinical practice in the United States.
Due to the wide variety of reported regimens, the target
SLIT maintenance dose and duration of therapy are
unclear.
Overview of Conclusions (2 of 2)
Lin SY, Erekosima N, Suarez-Cuervo C, et al. AHRQ Comparative Effectiveness Review No. 111. Available at
http://www.effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/allergy-asthma-immunotherapy.cfm.
Additional studies are needed on:
 The efficacy and safety of multiple-allergen subcutaneous (SCIT) and
sublingual (SLIT) immunotherapy
 The effectiveness of single-allergen versus multiple-allergen SCIT and
SLIT for desensitization
 The efficacy and safety of SCIT and SLIT in specific subpopulations
(pregnant women, monosensitized vs. polysensitized patients,
patients with severe asthma, and urban vs. rural patients)
 Whether or not SCIT and SLIT can prevent or modify the atopic march
in pediatric patients at high risk for allergic rhinitis and asthma, as
well as the optimal age to initiate therapy
 Determining the target maintenance dose, dosing strategies, and the
necessary durations of treatment for SCIT and SLIT
 Direct comparisons of SCIT to SLIT in pediatric and adult patients
 Optimizing allergen standardization for subcutaneous and sublingual
regimens
Gaps in Knowledge
Lin SY, Erekosima N, Suarez-Cuervo C, et al. AHRQ Comparative Effectiveness Review No. 111. Available at
http://www.effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/allergy-asthma-immunotherapy.cfm.

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Immunotherapy in asthma & allergy.pptx

  • 1. Asthma Immunotherapy Subcutaneous and Sublingual Immunotherapy To Treat Asthma
  • 2. Introduction ! Asthma is chronic complex inflammatory airways disease with various inflammatory phenotypes ! 300 million people live with it worldwide ! Has a diverse presentation from mild to severe form ! Cornerstone remains inhaled corticosteroids & bronchodilators The prevalence of asthma in the general U.S. population is approximately 9 percent, and approximately 62 percent of individuals with asthma have evidence of atopy (i.e., the genetic predisposition to produce elevated immunoglobulin E [IgE] in response to environmental allergens). Lin SY, Erekosima N, Suarez-Cuervo C, et al. AHRQ Comparative Effectiveness Review No. 111. Available at http://www.effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/allergy-asthma-immunotherapy.cfm. Min YG. Allergy Asthma Immunol Res. 2010 Apr;2(2):65-76. PMID: 20358020.
  • 3. © Global Initiative for Asthma, www.ginasthma.org  Asthma is the most common chronic non-communicable disease, affecting over 260 million people globally in 2019  Asthma is characterized by variable respiratory symptoms such as wheeze, shortness of breath, chest tightness and cough, and variable expiratory airflow limitation. It is usually associated with airway inflammation  People with asthma often have periods of worsening symptoms and worsening airway obstruction, called exacerbations (also called attacks or flare-ups), that can be fatal  Most of the morbidity and mortality associated with asthma is preventable, particularly with use of inhaled corticosteroids About asthma
  • 4. Lungs: The organ of respiration 10,000 liters air pass in and out every 24 hours1 Surface area: 50–100 m2 of alveolar epithelium1 Continuing Education in Anaesthesia, Critical Care & Pain. 2013 Jan 11;13(3):98-102. 10,000 liters blood pass every 24 hours 350 Liters of oxygen delivered every day Asthma is a heterogeneous disease, usually characterized by chronic airway inflammation.
  • 5. Understanding the two components of asthma Bronchospasm Inflammation .Allergic And Environmental Induced Asthma. [Updated 2019 Jun 3].. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK526018/ The pathophysiology of asthma involves both bronchospasm and chronic inflammation hence treatment aimed at asthma management should target both these mechanisms for effective disease control.
  • 6. © Global Initiative for Asthma, www.ginasthma.org  NOT just about medications, NOT one-size-fits-all Personalized asthma management GINA 2021 Box 3-2
  • 7. The medical management of patients with allergic rhinitis and allergic asthma includes:  Allergen avoidance  Pharmacotherapy  Immunotherapy Daily use of pharmacotherapies for allergic asthma and rhinitis symptoms raises issues related to adherence, safety, and cost. Long-term use of inhaled steroids, long-acting bronchodilators, and leukotriene antagonists for asthma control can have adverse effects. Background: Management of Allergy Symptoms Lin SY, Erekosima N, Suarez-Cuervo C, et al. AHRQ Comparative Effectiveness Review No. 111. Available at http://www.effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/allergy-asthma-immunotherapy.cfm
  • 8.  Allergen-specific immunotherapy is typically used for:  Patients whose allergic rhinoconjunctivitis and asthma symptoms cannot be controlled by medication and environmental control  Patients who cannot tolerate their medications  Patients who do not comply with chronic medication regimens  The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the use of allergen extracts for subcutaneous immunotherapy in treating seasonal and perennial allergic rhinitis and allergic asthma.  In the United States, a patient with allergies undergoing immunotherapy receives subcutaneous injections—in increasing doses until a maintenance dose is found—of an allergen-containing extract comprised of the relevant allergens to which he or she is sensitive in an attempt to suppress or eliminate allergy-related symptoms. Background: Subcutaneous Immunotherapy for Allergies Lin SY, Erekosima N, Suarez-Cuervo C, et al. AHRQ Comparative Effectiveness Review No. 111. Available at http://www.effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/allergy-asthma-immunotherapy.cfm.
  • 9.  There is considerable interest in using similar allergen extracts as sublingual immunotherapy (SLIT) as an alternative to subcutaneous immunotherapy.  SLIT involves placing drops or tablets with the allergen extract under the tongue for local absorption to desensitize the allergic individual over a period of months to years and to diminish allergic symptoms.  In the United States, there currently are no sublingual forms of immunotherapy approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.  However, some physicians are using subcutaneous aqueous extracts off-label for sublingual desensitization in the treatment of allergic respiratory conditions. Background: Sublingual Immunotherapy for Allergies Lin SY, Erekosima N, Suarez-Cuervo C, et al. AHRQ Comparative Effectiveness Review No. 111. Available at http://www.effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/allergy-asthma-immunotherapy.cfm.
  • 10. Objective  To evaluate the efficacy, effectiveness, and safety of subcutaneous (SCIT) and sublingual (SLIT) immunotherapies that are presently available for use by clinicians and patients in the United States Key Questions  For patients with allergic rhinoconjunctivitis and/or asthma:  Efficacy and effectiveness of SCIT, SLIT, and SCIT versus SLIT  Safety of SCIT, SLIT, and SCIT versus SLIT  Safety and effectiveness of SCIT, SLIT, and SCIT versus SLIT in the pediatric subpopulation Systematic Review: Objective and Key Questions Lin SY, Erekosima N, Suarez-Cuervo C, et al. AHRQ Comparative Effectiveness Review No. 111. Available at http://www.effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/allergy-asthma-immunotherapy.cfm
  • 11. Outcomes of Interest Primary Outcomes  Clinical endpoints:  Symptom control  Medication use  Quality of life  Disease evolution/remission  New allergen sensitivities  Overall health care utilization  Missed days of school/work Secondary Outcomes  Functional tests (pulmonary function test‒forced expiratory volume)  Provocational test  Adherence  Convenience and compliance  Biomarkers Adverse Effects  Local reactions  Skin, mouth, and throat (including irritation, itching, swelling, or pain in the oral cavity)  General symptoms (such as headache, fatigue, arthritis)  Systemic reactions  Ocular  Rhinitis/nasal  Cutaneous  Rash  Gastrointestinal  Respiratory/asthma  Cardiovascular  Anaphylaxis  Death Lin SY, Erekosima N, Suarez-Cuervo C, et al. AHRQ Comparative Effectiveness Review No. 111. Available at http://www.effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/allergy-asthma-immunotherapy.cfm.
  • 12.  142 studies were included in the review with these populations: adults only (52%), children only (24%), and adults and children (22%).  Studies on SLIT mainly included patients with allergic rhinitis and/or mild asthma.  All included studies were randomized controlled trials.  Efficacy and safety of SCIT: n = 74  Efficacy and safety of SLIT*: n = 60  Comparisons of SCIT versus SLIT: n = 8  The types of scales/scoring systems used in the studies were not uniform.  Followup varied and ranged from one pollen season to 6 years.  Standard therapy varied across trials.  Due to heterogeneity in reported outcomes, results often only reflect the percentage of trials in which a significant effect was seen for the immunotherapy arm versus controls and not the magnitude of effect. Overview of Studies Included in the Systematic Review *SLIT refers to allergen extracts that are administered sublingually in the form of drops. Studies on sublingual tablets are not included here. Lin SY, Erekosima N, Suarez-Cuervo C, et al. AHRQ Comparative Effectiveness Review No. 111. Available at http://www.effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/allergy-asthma-immunotherapy.cfm.
  • 13. Allergen SCIT SLIT SCIT vs. SLIT Dust mite 21 14 6 Grass 11 15 ‒ Weeds 9 7 ‒ Cat 5 2 ‒ Dog 1 ‒ ‒ Mold 6 2 ‒ Tree 6 13 2 Multiple allergens 15 7 ‒ Included Studies by Type of Allergen for SCIT, SLIT, and SCIT Versus SLIT SCIT = subcutaneous immunotherapy; SLIT = sublingual immunotherapy Lin SY, Erekosima N, Suarez-Cuervo C, et al. AHRQ Comparative Effectiveness Review No. 111. Available at http://www.effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/allergy-asthma-immunotherapy.cfm.
  • 14.  74 articles were included with a total of 4,350 patients.  The primary diagnoses were:  Asthma in 19 studies  Asthma with rhinitis in 18 studies  Rhinoconjunctivitis in 14 studies  Asthma with rhinoconjunctivitis in 14 studies  Types of allergens evaluated:  Seasonal allergens such as trees, grasses, weeds, and seasonal molds in 59 percent of studies  Perennial allergens in 38 percent of studies  Seasonal and perennial allergens in 3 percent of studies  The heterogeneity of the data on clinical outcomes precluded pooling of the data for further analysis. Consequently, the results often only reflect the percentage of trials in which a significant effect was seen for the immunotherapy arm versus controls and not the magnitude of effect. Included Studies for Subcutaneous Immunotherapy Versus Placebo or Standard Therapy Lin SY, Erekosima N, Suarez-Cuervo C, et al. AHRQ Comparative Effectiveness Review No. 111. Available at http://www.effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/allergy-asthma-immunotherapy.cfm.
  • 15. Primary Outcome Results* No. of RCTs, No. of Patients (n) Strength of Evidence Asthma symptom score 17‒84% greater improvement vs. controls 16 RCTs, n = 1,178 High Use of asthma medications Decreased in 42% of studies vs. controls 12 RCTs, n = 1,062 High Combined asthma symptom and medication score Significant improvement in 83% of studies vs. placebo 6 RCTs, n = 196 Low Subcutaneous Immunotherapy Versus Placebo or Standard Therapy: Asthma Outcomes RCT = randomized controlled trial Lin SY, Erekosima N, Suarez-Cuervo C, et al. AHRQ Comparative Effectiveness Review No. 111. Available at http://www.effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/allergy-asthma-immunotherapy.cfm.
  • 16. Primary Outcome Results No. of RCTs, No. of Patients (n) Strength of Evidence Rhinitis/ rhinoconjunctivitis symptoms Significant improvement in 73% of studies vs. controls 25 RCTs, n = 1,734 High Use of rhinitis/ rhinoconjunctivitis medications Significantly decreased in 70% of studies vs. controls 10 RCTs, n = 564 Moderate Combined rhinitis/ rhinoconjunctivitis symptom and medication score Significant improvement in 83% of studies vs. controls 6 RCTs, n = 400 Low SCIT Versus Placebo or Standard Therapy: Rhinitis/Rhinoconjunctivitis Outcomes (1 of 2) RCT = randomized controlled trial; SCIT = subcutaneous immunotherapy Lin SY, Erekosima N, Suarez-Cuervo C, et al. AHRQ Comparative Effectiveness Review No. 111. Available at http://www.effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/allergy-asthma-immunotherapy.cfm.
  • 17. Primary Outcome Results No. of RCTs, No. of Patients (n) Strength of Evidence Conjunctivitis symptoms Significant improvement in 43% of studies vs. placebo 14 RCTs, n = 1,104 High Combined symptoms (nasal, ocular, and bronchial) Significant improvement in 67% of studies vs. placebo 6 RCTs, n = 591 High Disease-specific quality of life in patients with rhinitis/ rhinoconjunctivitis Significant improvement by RQLQ in 67% of studies vs. placebo 6 RCTs, n = 889 High SCIT Versus Placebo or Standard Therapy: Rhinitis/Rhinoconjunctivitis Outcomes (2 of 2) RCT = randomized controlled trial; RQLQ = Rhinoconjunctivitis Quality of Life Questionnaire; SCIT = subcutaneous immunotherapy Lin SY, Erekosima N, Suarez-Cuervo C, et al. AHRQ Comparative Effectiveness Review No. 111. Available at http://www.effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/allergy-asthma-immunotherapy.cfm.
  • 18. Primary Outcome Results No. of RCTs, No. of Patients (n) Strength of Evidence Asthma plus rhinitis/ rhinoconjunctivitis symptoms 21‒68% greater improvement vs. controls 5 RCTs, n = 175 Moderate Use of asthma plus rhinoconjunctivitis medications • 14–83% greater reduction in asthma- based studies vs. controls • Significantly decreased in 91% of rhinitis-based studies vs. controls 5 RCTs, n = 203 11 RCTs, n = 768 High SCIT Versus Placebo or Standard Therapy: Asthma Plus Rhinitis/Rhinoconjunctivitis Outcomes RCT = randomized controlled trial; SCIT = subcutaneous immunotherapy Lin SY, Erekosima N, Suarez-Cuervo C, et al. AHRQ Comparative Effectiveness Review No. 111. Available at http://www.effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/allergy-asthma-immunotherapy.cfm.
  • 19.  60 articles on sublingual immunotherapy (SLIT) that included 4,870 patients were eligible for inclusion.  Allergens evaluated included:  Seasonal allergens (66%)  Perennial allergens (31%)  Both seasonal and perennial allergens (3%)  Comparators included:  Placebo (71%)  Another sublingual intervention without a placebo group (15%)  Conventional treatment without placebo (pharmacotherapy or rescue medications; 14%)  Duration of treatment ranged from 3 months to 5 years.  There was great heterogeneity in:  Dosages of maintenance or cumulative treatments  The units to report dosing  Standard therapy used across trials  Reported results often only reflect the percentage of trials in which a significant effect was seen for the immunotherapy arm versus controls and not the magnitude of effect. Included Studies for Sublingual Immunotherapy Versus Placebo or Standard Therapy Lin SY, Erekosima N, Suarez-Cuervo C, et al. AHRQ Comparative Effectiveness Review No. 111. Available at http://www.effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/allergy-asthma-immunotherapy.cfm.
  • 20. Sublingual Immunotherapy Versus Placebo or Standard Therapy: Asthma Outcomes Primary Outcome Results No. of RCTs, No. of Patients (n) Strength of Evidence Asthma symptom score Significant improvement across all studies vs. controls 13 RCTs, n = 625 High RCT = randomized controlled trial Lin SY, Erekosima N, Suarez-Cuervo C, et al. AHRQ Comparative Effectiveness Review No. 111. Available at http://www.effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/allergy-asthma-immunotherapy.cfm.
  • 21. SLIT Versus Placebo or Standard Therapy: Rhinitis/Rhinoconjunctivitis Outcomes Primary Outcome Results No. of RCTs, No. of Patients (n) Strength of Evidence Rhinitis/ rhinoconjunctivitis symptoms Significant improvement in 56% of studies vs. controls 36 RCTs, n = 2,658 Moderate Conjunctivitis symptoms Significant improvement in 46% of studies vs. placebo 13 RCTs, n = 1,074 Moderate Disease-specific quality of life in patients with rhinitis/ rhinoconjunctivitis Significant improvement by RQLQ in 75% of studies vs. controls 8 RCTs, n = 819 Moderate RCT = randomized controlled trial; RQLQ = Rhinoconjunctivitis Quality of Life Questionnaire Lin SY, Erekosima N, Suarez-Cuervo C, et al. AHRQ Comparative Effectiveness Review No. 111. Available at http://www.effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/allergy-asthma-immunotherapy.cfm.
  • 22. Primary Outcome Results No. of RCTs, No. of Patients (n) Strength of Evidence Asthma plus rhinitis/ rhinoconjunctivitis symptoms Significantly improved in 80% of studies vs. controls 5 RCTs, n = 308 Moderate Use of asthma plus rhinoconjunctivitis medications Significant improvement in 47% of studies vs. controls 38 RCTs, n = 2,724 Moderate Asthma plus rhinitis/ rhinoconjunctivitis symptom and medication score Significant improvement in 68% of studies vs. controls 19 RCTs, n = 1,462 Moderate SLIT Versus Placebo or Standard Therapy: Asthma Plus Rhinitis/Rhinoconjunctivitis Outcomes RCT = randomized controlled trial Lin SY, Erekosima N, Suarez-Cuervo C, et al. AHRQ Comparative Effectiveness Review No. 111. Available at http://www.effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/allergy-asthma-immunotherapy.cfm.
  • 23. Primary Outcome Results No. of RCTs, No. of Patients (n) Strength of Evidence Improves asthma symptom score SCIT may improve asthma symptoms more effectively than SLIT 4 RCTs, n = 171 Low Improves rhinitis/ rhinoconjunctivitis symptoms SCIT is superior to SLIT for improving allergic nasal and/or eye symptoms 6 RCTs, n = 412 Moderate Decreases use of asthma plus rhinoconjunctivitis medications There are no consistent differences between SCIT and SLIT 5 RCTs, n = 219 Low Improves asthma plus rhinitis/rhinoconjunctivitis symptom and medication score SCIT is favored in 1 of 2 studies 2 RCTs, n = 65 Low Subcutaneous Versus Sublingual Immunotherapy: All Outcomes RCT = randomized controlled trial; SCIT = subcutaneous immunotherapy; SLIT = sublingual immunotherapy Lin SY, Erekosima N, Suarez-Cuervo C, et al. AHRQ Comparative Effectiveness Review No. 111. Available at http://www.effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/allergy-asthma-immunotherapy.cfm.
  • 24. Thirteen studies on subcutaneous immunotherapy included 920 pediatric patients. The pediatric population ranged in age from 3 to 18 years. Primary diagnoses included:  Asthma in 7 studies  Asthma with rhinitis in 3 studies  Asthma with rhinoconjunctivitis in 2 studies  Rhinoconjunctivitis in 1 study All studies allowed either conventional pharmacotherapy or rescue allergy medications during the study. Standard therapy varied across studies. Due to heterogeneity in reported clinical outcomes, results often only reflect the percentage of trials in which a significant effect was seen for the immunotherapy arm versus controls and not the magnitude of effect. Included Studies for SCIT Versus Placebo or Standard Therapy in the Pediatric Population Lin SY, Erekosima N, Suarez-Cuervo C, et al. AHRQ Comparative Effectiveness Review No. 111. Available at http://www.effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/allergy-asthma-immunotherapy.cfm.
  • 25. Primary Outcome Results No. of RCTs, No. of Patients (n) Strength of Evidence Asthma symptom score Significant improvement in 50% of studies vs. controls 6 RCTs, n = 550 Moderate Use of asthma medications Significant reduction in 50% of studies 4 RCTs, n = 470 Low Pediatric Patients—SCIT Versus Placebo or Standard Therapy: Asthma Outcomes RCT = randomized controlled trial; SCIT = subcutaneous immunotherapy Lin SY, Erekosima N, Suarez-Cuervo C, et al. AHRQ Comparative Effectiveness Review No. 111. Available at http://www.effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/allergy-asthma-immunotherapy.cfm.
  • 26. Primary Outcome Results No. of RCTs, No. of Patients (n) Strength of Evidence Rhinitis/ rhinoconjunctivitis symptoms Significant improvement in 67% of studies vs. placebo 3 RCTs, n = 285 Moderate Conjunctivitis symptoms Significant improvement in 67% of studies vs. placebo 3 RCTs, n = 285 Low Disease-specific quality of life in patients with rhinitis/ rhinoconjunctivitis Significant improvement in both studies vs. controls 2 RCTs, n = 350 Low Pediatric Patients—SCIT Versus Placebo or Standard Therapy: Rhinitis/Rhinoconjunctivitis Outcomes RCT = randomized controlled trial ; SCIT = subcutaneous immunotherapy Lin SY, Erekosima N, Suarez-Cuervo C, et al. AHRQ Comparative Effectiveness Review No. 111. Available at http://www.effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/allergy-asthma-immunotherapy.cfm.
  • 27. Primary Outcome Results No. of RCTs, No. of Patients (n) Strength of Evidence Use of asthma plus rhinoconjunctivitis medications Decreased in both studies vs. controls 2 RCTs, n = 80 Low Improves combined asthma or asthma plus rhinitis/ rhinoconjunctivitis symptom and medication score Significant improvement in both studies vs. placebo 2 RCTs, n = 85 Low Pediatric Patients—SCIT Versus Placebo or Standard Therapy: Asthma Plus Rhinitis/Rhinoconjunctivitis Outcomes RCT = randomized controlled trial; SCIT = subcutaneous immunotherapy Lin SY, Erekosima N, Suarez-Cuervo C, et al. AHRQ Comparative Effectiveness Review No. 111. Available at http://www.effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/allergy-asthma-immunotherapy.cfm.
  • 28.  18 studies including 1,583 pediatric patients (≤ 18 years of age)  Primary diagnoses:  Asthma (n = 3 studies)  Rhinitis (n = 2 studies)  Rhinoconjunctivitis (n = 4 studies)  Asthma and rhinitis (n = 4 studies)  Asthma with rhinoconjunctivitis (n = 5 studies)  Perennial and/or seasonal allergies were included  Comparator groups included:  Placebo (n = 15 studies)  Sublingual immunotherapy (SLIT) comparator group (n = 3 studies)  Pharmacotherapy/symptomatic therapy (n = 2 studies)  Due to heterogeneity in reported clinical outcomes, results often only reflect the percentage of trials in which a significant effect was seen for the immunotherapy arm versus controls and not the magnitude of effect. Included Studies for SLIT Versus Placebo or Standard Therapy in the Pediatric Population Lin SY, Erekosima N, Suarez-Cuervo C, et al. AHRQ Comparative Effectiveness Review No. 111. Available at http://www.effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/allergy-asthma-immunotherapy.cfm.
  • 29. Primary Outcome Results No. of RCTs, No. of Patients (n) Strength of Evidence Asthma symptom score Significant improvement in all studies vs. controls 9 RCTs, n = 471 High Pediatric Patients—SLIT Versus Placebo or Standard Therapy: Asthma Outcomes RCT = randomized controlled trial; SLIT = sublingual immunotherapy Lin SY, Erekosima N, Suarez-Cuervo C, et al. AHRQ Comparative Effectiveness Review No. 111. Available at http://www.effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/allergy-asthma-immunotherapy.cfm.
  • 30. Primary Outcome Results No. of RCTs, No. of Patients (n) Strength of Evidence Rhinitis/ rhinoconjunctivitis symptoms Significant improvement in 42% of studies vs. controls 12 RCTs, n = 1,065 Moderate Conjunctivitis symptoms Significant improvement in 40% of studies vs. placebo 5 RCTs, n = 513 Moderate Pediatric Patients—SLIT Versus Placebo or Standard Therapy: Rhinitis/Rhinoconjunctivitis Outcomes RCT = randomized controlled trial; SLIT = sublingual immunotherapy Lin SY, Erekosima N, Suarez-Cuervo C, et al. AHRQ Comparative Effectiveness Review No. 111. Available at http://www.effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/allergy-asthma-immunotherapy.cfm.
  • 31. Primary Outcome Results No. of RCTs, No. of Patients (n) Strength of Evidence Asthma plus rhinitis/ rhinoconjunctivitis symptoms Significant improvement with high- and low-dose SLIT vs. placebo 1 RCT, n = 98 Moderate Use of asthma plus rhinoconjunctivitis medications Significantly reduced in 42% of studies vs. controls 13 RCTs, n = 1,078 Moderate Asthma plus rhinitis/ rhinoconjunctivitis symptom and medication score Significant improvement in 50% of studies vs. controls 2 RCTs, n = 329 Low Pediatric Patients—SLIT Versus Placebo or Standard Therapy: Asthma Plus Rhinitis/Rhinoconjunctivitis Outcomes RCT = randomized controlled trial; SLIT = sublingual immunotherapy Lin SY, Erekosima N, Suarez-Cuervo C, et al. AHRQ Comparative Effectiveness Review No. 111. Available at http://www.effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/allergy-asthma-immunotherapy.cfm.
  • 32. Primary Outcome Results No. of RCTs, No. of Patients (n) Strength of Evidence Improves asthma symptom score SCIT is favored in 67% of studies vs. SLIT 3 RCTs, n = 135 Low Improves asthma plus rhinitis/ rhinoconjunctivitis symptoms SCIT may be favored over SLIT for reducing nasal and/or eye symptoms 3 RCTs, n = 135 Low Decreases use of asthma plus rhinoconjunctivitis medications SLIT may decrease medication use more than SCIT, but results are inconsistent 3 RCTs, n = 135 Low Pediatric Patients—SCIT Versus SLIT: All Outcomes RCT = randomized controlled trial; SCIT = subcutaneous immunotherapy; SLIT = sublingual immunotherapy Lin SY, Erekosima N, Suarez-Cuervo C, et al. AHRQ Comparative Effectiveness Review No. 111. Available at http://www.effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/allergy-asthma-immunotherapy.cfm.
  • 33. Misdiagnosis and mistreatment can be dangerous Even deadly But it doesn’t have to be And it shouldn’t be Patient selection
  • 34. Potential risks • Misinterpretation of test results • Over-diagnosis • Mismanagement • Over-prescription of medications and treatments • Costly and unnecessary allergen avoidance
  • 35. General approach • Perform allergy testing • Identify source of suffering • Diagnose condition • Treat more than just symptoms • Develop plan that eliminates symptoms • Provide most cost-effective care and outcomes
  • 36. The approach: • Evaluation • Medical history • Physical exam • Testing (allergy and breathing) • Prevention education and management plans • Environmental pollutant and allergens • Self-management and trigger avoidance • Partnerships with other health care providers and caregivers • Treatment, including allergy shots (immunotherapy)
  • 37. Immunotherapy (Allergy Shots): Alters progression of disease Cures patients of symptoms Prevents asthma and development of other allergies
  • 38. The benefits and adverse effects of subcutaneous (SCIT) or sublingual (SLIT) immunotherapy for them or their child Any comorbid conditions that they or their child may have that would affect their ability to take SCIT or SLIT Other prescription or over-the-counter medications they are taking during SCIT or SLIT treatment What adverse effects to look for and when to call their doctor How often they should be taking SCIT or SLIT How long they can expect to take SCIT or SLIT The costs of SCIT and SLIT Shared Decisionmaking: What To Discuss With Your Patients Lin SY, Erekosima N, Suarez-Cuervo C, et al. AHRQ Comparative Effectiveness Review No. 111. Available at http://www.effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/allergy-asthma-immunotherapy.cfm.
  • 39. The result: Greater satisfaction with care Improved quality of life Better outcomes Lower costs
  • 40. Local reactions (such as redness, swelling, pruritus, or induration at the injection site) were usually mild and occurred in 5 to 58 percent of patients and 0.6 to 54 percent of injections and were more common than systemic reactions. The most common systemic reactions were respiratory reactions, occurring in up to 46 percent of patients and in up to 3 percent of injections. General symptoms (such as headache, fatigue, and arthritis) occurred in up to 44 percent of patients and were usually mild or unspecified. Gastrointestinal reactions were reported in only one study. Thirteen anaphylactic reactions were reported in four trials. No deaths were reported in the included studies. Adverse Effects: Subcutaneous Immunotherapy in Adults Lin SY, Erekosima N, Suarez-Cuervo C, et al. AHRQ Comparative Effectiveness Review No. 111. Available at http://www.effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/allergy-asthma-immunotherapy.cfm.
  • 41. Local reactions (such as irritation, itching, swelling, or pain in the oral cavity) were common and usually mild and occurred in 0.2 to 97 percent of patients receiving sublingual immunotherapy (SLIT). Systemic reactions occurred more frequently in the SLIT arm versus controls and included ocular, rhinitis/nasal, respiratory/asthma, cutaneous, gastrointestinal, and cardiovascular adverse effects. No life-threatening reactions, anaphylaxis, or deaths were reported in the included trials. SLIT studies mainly include patients with allergic rhinitis and/or mild asthma. Safety outcomes should not be extrapolated to more severely affected patients. Adverse Effects: Sublingual Immunotherapy in Adults Lin SY, Erekosima N, Suarez-Cuervo C, et al. AHRQ Comparative Effectiveness Review No. 111. Available at http://www.effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/allergy-asthma-immunotherapy.cfm.
  • 42. The recording and reporting of the adverse events was neither uniform nor comparable across studies. Local reactions were common and were all of mild or moderate severity. There was one report of anaphylaxis with subcutaneous immunotherapy. There were no reported deaths in the included studies. Adverse Effects: Subcutaneous Versus Sublingual Immunotherapy in Adults Lin SY, Erekosima N, Suarez-Cuervo C, et al. AHRQ Comparative Effectiveness Review No. 111. Available at http://www.effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/allergy-asthma-immunotherapy.cfm.
  • 43. Local reactions were the most common adverse reactions in the pediatric population receiving subcutaneous immunotherapy. There were no reports of anaphylaxis or deaths. Adverse Effects: Subcutaneous Immunotherapy in Pediatric Patients Lin SY, Erekosima N, Suarez-Cuervo C, et al. AHRQ Comparative Effectiveness Review No. 111. Available at http://www.effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/allergy-asthma-immunotherapy.cfm.
  • 44. Local reactions (such as irritation, itching, swelling, or pain in the oral cavity) were common but mild. No life-threatening reactions, anaphylaxis, or deaths were reported in these trials. The strength of evidence for all other adverse effects is insufficient. Adverse Effects: Sublingual Immunotherapy in Pediatric Patients Lin SY, Erekosima N, Suarez-Cuervo C, et al. AHRQ Comparative Effectiveness Review No. 111. Available at http://www.effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/allergy-asthma-immunotherapy.cfm.
  • 45. Local reactions were reported in both patient groups. No systemic reactions were reported in patients receiving sublingual immunotherapy. In the pediatric population taking subcutaneous immunotherapy, one anaphylaxis event and three respiratory systemic reactions were reported. Adverse Effects: Subcutaneous Versus Sublingual Immunotherapy in Pediatric Patients Lin SY, Erekosima N, Suarez-Cuervo C, et al. AHRQ Comparative Effectiveness Review No. 111. Available at http://www.effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/allergy-asthma-immunotherapy.cfm.
  • 46. There is sufficient evidence to support the overall effectiveness and safety of both subcutaneous immunotherapy (SCIT) and sublingual immunotherapy (SLIT) for treating allergic rhinoconjunctivitis and asthma. However, there is not enough evidence to determine if either SCIT or SLIT is superior. SCIT and SLIT are usually safe, although local reactions are commonly reported regardless of the mode of delivery. Overview of Conclusions (1 of 2) Lin SY, Erekosima N, Suarez-Cuervo C, et al. AHRQ Comparative Effectiveness Review No. 111. Available at http://www.effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/allergy-asthma-immunotherapy.cfm.
  • 47. Serious, life-threatening reactions are rare, although they can occur.  Studies of sublingual immunotherapy (SLIT) mainly include patients with allergic rhinitis and/or mild asthma.  Safety outcomes should not be extrapolated to more severely affected patients. Most of the studies in the review used a single allergen for immunotherapy, and it may be difficult to extrapolate these results to the use of multiple-allergen regimens, which are commonly used in clinical practice in the United States. Due to the wide variety of reported regimens, the target SLIT maintenance dose and duration of therapy are unclear. Overview of Conclusions (2 of 2) Lin SY, Erekosima N, Suarez-Cuervo C, et al. AHRQ Comparative Effectiveness Review No. 111. Available at http://www.effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/allergy-asthma-immunotherapy.cfm.
  • 48. Additional studies are needed on:  The efficacy and safety of multiple-allergen subcutaneous (SCIT) and sublingual (SLIT) immunotherapy  The effectiveness of single-allergen versus multiple-allergen SCIT and SLIT for desensitization  The efficacy and safety of SCIT and SLIT in specific subpopulations (pregnant women, monosensitized vs. polysensitized patients, patients with severe asthma, and urban vs. rural patients)  Whether or not SCIT and SLIT can prevent or modify the atopic march in pediatric patients at high risk for allergic rhinitis and asthma, as well as the optimal age to initiate therapy  Determining the target maintenance dose, dosing strategies, and the necessary durations of treatment for SCIT and SLIT  Direct comparisons of SCIT to SLIT in pediatric and adult patients  Optimizing allergen standardization for subcutaneous and sublingual regimens Gaps in Knowledge Lin SY, Erekosima N, Suarez-Cuervo C, et al. AHRQ Comparative Effectiveness Review No. 111. Available at http://www.effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/allergy-asthma-immunotherapy.cfm.