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Asthma and rhinitis: what is the relationship?
Marie-Eve Boulay1, Andréanne Morin, Catherine Laprise
1Centre de recherche de l'Institut universitaire de cardiologie et de pneumologie de Québec, Université Laval, Québec, Canada.
Current Opinion in Allergy and Clinical Immunology
|August 14, 2012
Summary
Asthma and rhinitis are closely linked, with rhinitis duration impacting asthma development and remission. Treating rhinitis improves asthma control, highlighting the need for concurrent diagnosis and management of both conditions.
Area of Science:
- Allergy and Immunology
- Respiratory Medicine
- Clinical Medicine
Background:
- Asthma and rhinitis frequently coexist and influence each other's control.
- Emerging research deepens the understanding of assessing these conditions and their interplay.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review new observations on the assessment and interaction of asthma and rhinitis.
- To emphasize the importance of understanding the bidirectional relationship between these conditions.
Main Methods:
- Review of recent scientific literature and clinical observations.
- Analysis of studies investigating rhinitis duration, exhaled nitric oxide (FeNO), and asthma outcomes.
Main Results:
- Rhinitis intensity and duration correlate with asthma development and remission.
- Exhaled nitric oxide (FeNO) indicates lower airway inflammation in rhinitic patients.
- Allergic rhinitis negatively impacts asthma control in both children and adults.
- Treating rhinitis leads to improvements in asthma outcomes.
Conclusions:
- Confirms a strong association between asthma and rhinitis.
- Underscores the significance of their interactions in clinical practice.
- Highlights the necessity of adequate rhinitis identification and treatment in asthmatic patients.
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