Allergy Immunotherapy - Repository Emulsion Therapy
DESCRIPTION
Immunotherapy involves regular injections of an offending allergen. The goal is to reduce symptoms.
POLICY
Repository emulsion therapy for the allergic individual is considered investigational.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Repository emulsion therapy does not meet the following technology evaluation criteria:
The scientific evidence must permit conclusions concerning the effect of the technology on health outcomes.
The technology must improve the net health outcome.
The technology must be as beneficial as any established alternatives.
The improvement must be attainable outside the investigational settings.
SOURCES
Adlich, P. K. & Brecht, J. G. (2000), Economic evaluation of specific immunotherapy versus symptomatic treatment of allergic rhinitis in Germany. Pharmacoeconomics, 17 (1), 37-52. Abstract retrieved August 22, 2003 from Health Technology Assessment Information Service.
American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology. (1998, November). Diagnosis and management of rhinitis. Retrieved August 23, 2003 from http://www.guideline.gov/summary/summary.aspx?doc_id=1876&nbr=1102&string=management+rhinitis.
Varney, V. A., Tabbah, K., Mavfoleon, G., & Frew, A. J. (2003). Usefulness of specific immunotherapy in patients with severe perennial allergic rhinitis induced by house dust mite: A double blind, randomized, placebo controlled trial. Clinical and Experimental Allergy: Journal of the British Society for Allergy and Clinical Immunology, 33 (8), 1076-1082. Abstract retrieved August 22, 2003 from PubMed database.
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EFFECTIVE DATE |
5/25/2006 |
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