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The relationship between allergic rhinitis and bronchial asthma.
1Allergy Research Foundation, Inc., Los Angeles, CA 90025, USA.
Current Opinion in Pulmonary Medicine
|May 17, 2000
Summary
Treating allergic rhinitis can improve asthma symptoms and airway responsiveness. Nasal allergy is a risk factor for asthma, and nasal disease impacts lung function. Prompt treatment of nasal conditions is crucial for asthma patients.
Area of Science:
- Immunology
- Pulmonology
- Allergy
Background:
- Allergic rhinitis and bronchial asthma often coexist.
- Rhinitis alone can cause bronchial hyperresponsiveness.
- Nasal allergy is a potential risk factor for asthma development.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the relationship between allergic rhinitis and asthma.
- To highlight the impact of treating rhinitis on asthma control.
- To emphasize the role of nasal disease in pulmonary function.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of studies on allergic rhinitis and asthma.
- Analysis of research on bronchial hyperresponsiveness in rhinitis patients.
- Examination of mechanistic studies on nasal disease and lung function.
Main Results:
- Treatment of allergic rhinitis improves asthma symptoms and airway caliber.
- Nasal allergy is a predisposing factor for asthma.
- Nasal disease directly and indirectly affects pulmonary function.
Conclusions:
- Allergic rhinitis and asthma frequently coexist.
- Treating allergic rhinitis can improve asthma outcomes.
- Nasal disease should be considered and managed in asthma patients.