Asthma and rhinitis are often comorbid conditions, and the overall characteristics of the
diseases and the treatment options for the disorders are similar. Several recent epidemiologic …

The European Community Respiratory Heath Survey (ECRHS) was the first study to assess
the geographical variation in asthma and allergy in adults using the same instruments and …

Asthma is a common chronic disorder which may be increasing in prevalence. However, little
is known of its distribution and determinants. The European Community Respiratory Health …

Background: The allergic rhinitis and its impact on asthma (ARIA) guidelines provide a new
classification of allergic rhinitis, but a quantitative analysis for severity assessment is lacking. …

Background A close relation between asthma and allergic rhinitis has been reported by several
epidemiological and clinical studies. However, the nature of this relation remains unclear…

Background: Although clinical and experimental studies suggest that upper respiratory tract
dysfunction may affect the lower airways, rhinitis is usually not studied as a potential risk …

Objective: To assess whether the severity of asthma is associated with sensitisation to
airborne moulds rather than to other seasonal or perennial allergens. Design: Multicentre …

Quality of life has been found to be impaired both in patients with asthma and in patients
with allergic rhinitis, but the relative burden of these diseases has not been investigated. We …

The European Community Respiratory Health Survey (ECRHS) was the first study to assess
the geographical variation in asthma and allergy in adults using the same instruments and …

BACKGROUND: Although asthma and rhinitis often occur together, the reason for this
common comorbidity is still a matter of debate. OBJECTIVE: We sought to assess whether the …