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The precision of the conjunctival provocation test.

C Möller, B Björkstén, G Nilsson

    Allergy
    |January 1, 1984
    PubMed
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    Conjunctival provocation tests (CPT) are reproducible and safe for diagnosing birch pollen allergies in children. Repeated CPTs accurately assess allergy sensitivity without commonly increasing IgE antibody levels.

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    Area of Science:

    • Allergy and Immunology
    • Ophthalmology
    • Pediatrics

    Background:

    • Rhino-conjunctivitis is a common allergic condition in children.
    • Birch pollen is a significant allergen triggering allergic reactions.
    • Accurate diagnostic tools are crucial for managing allergic diseases.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the reproducibility and safety of repeated conjunctival provocation tests (CPT) in children with birch pollen allergy.
    • To establish a method for determining sample sizes for CPT studies.
    • To assess the impact of repeated CPTs on specific serum-IgE levels.

    Main Methods:

    • Twenty children with rhino-conjunctivitis due to birch pollen allergy participated.
    • Repeated conjunctival provocation tests (CPT) were performed, including open and blinded challenges.
    • Reproducibility was assessed by comparing allergen strength differences across tests.
    • A power function was developed to estimate patient numbers needed for discriminating CPT sensitivity.

    Main Results:

    • 92% of blinded CPTs were reproducible within a one 10-potency allergen strength difference compared to the initial open challenge.
    • A power function was successfully constructed for sample size determination.
    • Specific serum-IgE levels increased in only 3 out of 19 patients during the study period.

    Conclusions:

    • Conjunctival provocation testing (CPT) demonstrates good precision and is a safe, easy-to-perform test for clinical research.
    • CPT is a valuable tool for assessing allergy sensitivity in clinical settings.
    • Repeated CPTs do not commonly lead to increased IgE antibody production.

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