Evaluation of efficiency and safety of combined loratadine and budesonide in patients with anaphylactic rhinitis: A protocol for systematic review and meta-analysis

BACKGROUND: Among the most prevalent allergic conditions that affect children is anaphylactic rhinitis (AR). It is capable of leading to physical as well as mental health issues. Concomitant use of loratadine and budesonide may improve symptoms of AR more than treatment with either drug alone. To assess the efficacy and safety of combined loratadine and budesonide for patients experiencing AR is the aim of this study. METHODS: We will apply 2 independent authors in six databases, including EMBASE, Pub Med, Web of Science, China National Knowledge Infrastructure, WanFang Database, Chinese Scientific Journal Database (VIP database). Studies evaluating the efficacy and safety of combined loratadine and budesonide in patients with AR will include studies published between inception and Dec 2021. Accordingly, the data will have to be in English and Chinese. For the selection of data extraction, the studies and risk of bias assessment will be completed by 2 independent authors. Accordingly, data synthesis will be conducted through RevMan 5.3 software. The study will establish heterogeneity using the I(2) test. Without correct data or information, there is a need for Publication bias, which is assessed by performing the Begg and Egger test and generating a funnel plot. RESULTS: The study provides a trustable clinical foundation for loratadine and budesonide for AR treatment. OSF registration number: DOI 10.17605/OSF.IO/M2RFG Ethics and dissemination: Because the present study is founded on existing studies, it does not require ethics approval.