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Upper airways involvement in bronchial asthma

M M Glovsky1

  • 1Huntington Memorial Hospital, Asthma and Allergy Center, Pasadena, CA 91105, USA.

Current Opinion in Pulmonary Medicine
|April 4, 1998
PubMed
Summary

Upper and lower airway diseases often coexist, causing symptoms like sneezing and bronchospasm. This review examines the link between upper airway conditions and asthma.

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Area of Science:

  • Pulmonology and Allergy

Background:

  • The upper airways (nose, pharynx, mouth) and lower airways (tracheobronchial tree) facilitate gas exchange.
  • Conditions like rhinitis, sinusitis, and bronchitis can cause airway obstruction.
  • Simultaneous upper and lower airway diseases, including asthma, are common.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the simultaneous occurrence of upper airway diseases and asthma.
  • To explore the pathophysiological links between these conditions.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of studies investigating upper airway diseases and asthma.
  • Analysis of clinical data and pathophysiological mechanisms.

Main Results:

  • Upper airway diseases frequently co-exist with asthma.
  • Inflammation and obstruction in the upper airways can exacerbate lower airway symptoms.

Conclusions:

  • Understanding the connection between upper and lower airway diseases is crucial for effective asthma management.
  • Integrated treatment approaches may improve patient outcomes.

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