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Self reported rhinitis is a significant problem for patients with asthma.

Samantha Walker1, Aziz Sheikh

  • 1National Respiratory Training Centre, The Athenaeum, 10 Church Street, Warwick, CV34 4AB UK. s.walker@nrtc.org.uk

Primary Care Respiratory Journal : Journal of the General Practice Airways Group
|May 17, 2006
PubMed
Summary

A UK study found 76% of asthma patients experience rhinitis symptoms. This highlights a strong link between asthma and allergic rhinitis, suggesting routine screening for nasal issues in asthma patients.

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Area of Science:

  • Respiratory Medicine
  • Allergology
  • Epidemiology

Background:

  • Growing evidence suggests a strong connection between rhinitis and asthma.
  • Understanding this link is crucial for comprehensive patient care.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the prevalence and characteristics of rhinitis symptoms in a large UK primary care asthma patient cohort.
  • To investigate the relationship between asthma and rhinitis in a real-world setting.

Main Methods:

  • A questionnaire was developed and distributed to approximately 10,500 patients diagnosed with asthma.
  • Data collection focused on nasal symptoms, seasonal variations, and triggers.
  • A response rate of 68% (7,129 patients) was achieved.

Main Results:

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  • 76% of asthma patients reported symptoms indicative of rhinitis.
  • 58% experienced predominantly seasonal rhinitis symptoms, while 42% had perennial symptoms.
  • Specific symptoms like sneezing and itchy eyes were more prevalent in seasonal rhinitis, whereas nasal blockage was more common in perennial rhinitis.

Conclusions:

  • Rhinitis is highly prevalent in asthma patients, affecting three-quarters of those surveyed.
  • The study strongly suggests considering rhinitis diagnosis in all asthma patients.
  • This emphasizes the need for integrated management of both conditions.