Effects of probiotics on allergic rhinitis
Allergic rhinitis (AR) is a common disease affecting up to 40% of the general population worldwide. It is a disorder caused by allergy-causing substance, called allergens. Allergens could be pollen, dust, and pet hair. The most common symptoms of AR are continuous sneezing, runny nose, itchy nose, sore and scratchy throat, coughing and sleep disordered breathing.
Typically, several tests will be carried out to confirm the diagnosis, such as skin prick test(to identify possible allergens), serum tryptase(detects the allergy-specific antibodies in the blood), and nasal cytology(helps differentiate rhinitis due to allergy from that due to infection).
After being diagnosed, the best treatment would be to identify and avoid allergens that cause the symptoms. There are several ways for you to reduce allergen exposure:
Rinse your nose and sinuses with saline
Reduce exposure to dust mites
Reduce exposure to pollen
Reduce exposure to pet dander
Reduce exposure to mold
Do not smoke.
Pharmacologic options for the treatment of allergic rhinitis include intranasal corticosteroids, oral and intranasal antihistamines, decongestants, intranasal cromolyn, intranasal anticholinergics, and leukotriene receptor antagonists.
Besides, probiotics are novel treatment options for AR and have recently generated considerable interest in the scientific community. According to human studies, probiotics have the potential to alter disease severity, symptoms and quality of life in patients with AR. The possible mechanism of probiotic’s effects on AR include:
Probiotics have the potential to promote T helper type 1 immunity while suppressing Th2 responses.
Probiotics may increase the predominance of Tregs by altering the composition of the gut microflora.
Probiotics may modify levels of antigen-specific serum IgE levels.
Probiotics for Allergy Relief
Ingredients:
Bifidobacterium longum HH-BL18, Bifidobacterium lactis HH-BA68, Lactobacillus paracasei HH-LP58, Lactobacillus reuteri PB-LR09, Lactobacillus rhamnosus PB-LR76, maltodextrin, compound fruit powder, insulin, fructo-oligosaccharide，xylitol