meta_analysis
    2015
    High Quality

    Probiotics for the treatment of allergic rhinitis: a systematic review and meta-analysis

    Zajac AE, Adams AS, Turner JH

    Published in International Forum of Allergy & Rhinology

    Key Findings

    Probiotics improved rhinitis quality-of-life scores in 17 of 22 trials, though total symptom score effects were inconsistent.

    Conclusions

    Probiotics show modest benefit for allergic rhinitis symptoms and quality of life.

    Limitations

    Strain heterogeneity, variable outcome measures.

    Supplements Studied

    Probiotics
    Probiotic

    Probiotics improved allergic rhinitis quality-of-life scores in the majority of included trials.

    Outcomes Measured

    Allergy Relief

    Probiotics improved allergic rhinitis quality-of-life scores in most trials.

    Related Health Concerns

    Environmental Allergies
    Allergic Rhinitis

    Study Details

    Year:2015
    Quality Score:7/10

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