Efficacy of different oral H1 antihistamine treatments on allergic rhinitis: a systematic review and network meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
Hong D, Weng J, Ye M, Wu Y
Published in Brazilian Journal of Otorhinolaryngology
Abstract
A systematic review and network meta-analysis evaluating the comparative efficacy of different oral H1 antihistamines and dosages in improving symptoms of allergic rhinitis.
Methodology
Network meta-analysis pooling multiple RCTs to rank comparative efficacy of oral H1 antihistamines for allergic rhinitis.
Key Findings
Certain second-generation oral H1 antihistamines and higher approved doses showed greater efficacy in reducing total nasal symptom scores, including sneezing.
Conclusions
Choice and dosage of oral H1 antihistamine can meaningfully affect symptom control in allergic rhinitis.
Limitations
Indirect comparisons carry uncertainty; heterogeneity in trial populations, outcome measures, and antihistamine formulations.
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