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Asthma is a chronic respiratory ailment that requires careful management due to its varying symptoms and influencing factors. It is characterized by airway inflammation, bronchial hyperresponsiveness, and reversible airflow obstruction, leading to symptoms like wheezing, shortness of breath, chest tightness, and coughing. The symptom frequency and intensity may vary considerably over time. It is also linked to immune system responses to allergens and irritants, highlighting the complex...
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Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disorder of the airways characterized by variable airflow obstruction and heightened bronchial responsiveness to a wide range of triggers. The underlying inflammation leads to airway swelling, mucus hypersecretion, and smooth muscle constriction, all of which narrow the airway lumen and impede airflow. Clinically, asthma presents with recurrent episodes of wheezing, shortness of breath, chest tightness, and coughing, symptoms that typically vary in intensity and...
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Asthma is a prevalent chronic respiratory condition marked by inflammation and hyperresponsiveness of the airways. Its pathophysiology involves complex interactions among inflammatory pathways, immune responses, and neural mechanisms.
Additionally, environmental and genetic factors play crucial roles in determining an individual's susceptibility to asthma and the severity of their condition.
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Asthma III: Clinical Manifestations

Asthma presents with a characteristic pattern of episodic respiratory symptoms that reflect underlying airway inflammation, bronchoconstriction, and mucus hypersecretion. Although severity varies among individuals, certain clinical manifestations are considered hallmarks of the disorder and often guide diagnosis and assessment.Respiratory SymptomsA persistent cough is one of the most common early features of asthma. It is frequently dry and tends to worsen at night or in the early morning,...
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Asthma is a chronic pulmonary condition involving inflammation of the airways, hyper-reactivity, and reversible obstruction of the airways. This condition can significantly impact a person's quality of life, making breathing difficult and leading to distressing symptoms.
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EAACI position paper on occupational rhinitis.

Gianna Moscato1, Olivier Vandenplas, Roy Gerth Van Wijk

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Occupational Rhinitis (OR) is an emerging disease often overlooked compared to occupational asthma. This consensus document provides a framework for its diagnosis, management, and prevention.

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Area of Science:

  • Allergy and Immunology
  • Occupational Medicine
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Occupational Rhinitis (OR) is a significant, yet under-recognized, occupational disease.
  • Little attention has been given to OR compared to occupational asthma.
  • There is a need for standardized approaches to OR management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To establish a consensus on Occupational Rhinitis (OR).
  • To provide an operational definition and classification for OR.
  • To outline diagnostic, management, and preventive strategies for OR.

Main Methods:

  • Consensus meeting of European and non-European experts.
  • Review of existing literature and data on OR.
  • Development of a diagnostic algorithm for OR.

Main Results:

  • Key aspects of OR covered: epidemiology, diagnosis, management, socio-economic impact, prevention, and medicolegal issues.
  • An operational definition and classification for OR were proposed.
  • A stepwise diagnostic algorithm for OR was developed.

Conclusions:

  • The consensus provides a comprehensive overview and framework for OR.
  • Standardized approaches are crucial for addressing the growing relevance of OR.
  • Future research needs in OR were identified.