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ArticleInternational forum of allergy & rhinology2025

The effect of allergen immunotherapy in patients with central compartment atopic disease post-surgery.

Christian M Meerwein, Peta-Lee Sacks, Jacqueline Ho, Christine Choy, Larry Kalish, Raewyn G Campbell, Ray R Sacks, Richard J Harvey

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  2. Rationale of New Grading System: Central Compartment Atopic Disease.International forum of allergy & rhinology · 2026
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Christian M MeerweinRhinology and Skull Base Research Group, St Vincent's Centre for Applied Medical Research, University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia.ORCID 0000-0002-8674-1007
Peta-Lee SacksRhinology and Skull Base Research Group, St Vincent's Centre for Applied Medical Research, University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia.ORCID 0000-0001-7828-8305
Jacqueline HoRhinology and Skull Base Research Group, St Vincent's Centre for Applied Medical Research, University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia.
Christine ChoyRhinology and Skull Base Research Group, St Vincent's Centre for Applied Medical Research, University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia.
Larry KalishRhinology and Skull Base Research Group, St Vincent's Centre for Applied Medical Research, University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia.
Raewyn G CampbellRhinology and Skull Base Research Group, St Vincent's Centre for Applied Medical Research, University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia.
Ray R SacksRhinology and Skull Base Research Group, St Vincent's Centre for Applied Medical Research, University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia.
Richard J HarveyRhinology and Skull Base Research Group, St Vincent's Centre for Applied Medical Research, University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia.ORCID 0000-0002-6942-8975

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectiveTo assess the effect of allergen immunotherapy (AIT) on patients with central compartment atopic disease (CCAD) and house dust mite (HDM) sensitization post-surgery.

methodsA retrospective cohort of surgically treated, HDM-sensitized CRSwNP patients phenotyped as CCAD was assessed. Patients were divided into two groups based on whether they had AIT commenced as part of their surgical care. All AIT patients started immunotherapy prior to their surgery. The primary endpoint was reformation of middle turbinate (MT) edema 12 months postsurgery. Secondary endpoints were corticosteroid irrigation use (<4 times/week vs. ≥4 times/week, %) and the rhinologic domain of the 22-item sino-nasal outcome test (SNOT-22). Demographic characteristics, concomitant asthma, smoking status, history of aspirin-exacerbated respiratory disease, conjunctival symptoms, polysensitization, serum eosinophils (cell × 10

resultsEighty-six CCAD patients were assessed (41 ± 14 yrs, 64% female). AIT was applied in 37% (n = 32). Baseline features were similar apart from greater conjunctival symptoms (72 vs. 45%, p = 0.02) in the AIT group. At 12 months post-surgery, the AIT group has less MT edema (% ≥ diffuse 15.6 vs. 52.9, p < 0.01). Patients on AIT also had less pharmacotherapy requirements at 12 months (% ≥ 4/week, 37.5 vs. 79.6%, p < 0.01). The rhinologic symptoms were similar (21.1 ± 17.1 vs. 20.1 ± 21.6, p = 0.83).

conclusionsSurgery and pharmacotherapy are effective in managing CCAD, but the addition of AIT improved allergic phenomenon and allowed de-escalation of topical therapy. Longer term studies are required to demonstrate further immunomodulation.

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Desensitization, ImmunologicNasal PolypsPostoperative ComplicationsAdultAllergensAnimalsFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedPyroglyphidaeRetrospective StudiesTreatment OutcomeAllergensdesensitizationhypersensitivityimmunologicnasal surgical proceduressinusitis

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PMID39331586
PMCPMC11785156

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