Update about Oralair® as a treatment for grass pollen allergic rhinitis

L. Klimek, R. Brehler, R. Mösges, P. Demoly, J. Mullol, D. Y. Wang, R. E. O’Hehir, A. Didier, M. Kopp, C. Bos, E. Karagiannis

Research output: Contribution to journalReview ArticleResearchpeer-review

2 Citations (Scopus)

Abstract

Sublingual immunotherapy (SLIT) is a well-tolerated, safe, and effective approach to treating allergic rhinitis (AR). Oralair® is a five-grass pollen SLIT tablet containing natural pollen allergens from five of the major grass species responsible for seasonal AR due to grass pollen allergy. Recommended use is in a pre-coseasonal regimen, starting daily treatment approximately 4 months before the start of the pollen season, with treatment then continued daily throughout the season; treatment should continue for 3–5 y. Clinical efficacy and safety of Oralair® in patients with grass pollen-induced AR has been demonstrated in a comprehensive clinical development program of randomized controlled trials. Effectiveness has been substantiated in subsequent observational studies with sustained efficacy following treatment cessation and a favorable level of adherence, quality of life, benefit, and satisfaction for the patients. Supportive evidence for a benefit in reducing the risk or delaying the development of allergic asthma is emerging.

Original languageEnglish
Article number2066424
Number of pages10
JournalHuman Vaccines and Immunotherapeutics
Volume18
Issue number5
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2022

Keywords

  • 5-Grass pollen tablet
  • allergen immunotherapy
  • allergic rhinoconjunctivitis
  • asthma
  • sublingual immunotherapy

Cite this