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Prevalence and characteristics of rhinitis in asthmatic patients attending primary care in Spain (the RINOASMAIR study).
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Rhinology [Rhinology] 2010 Mar; Vol. 48 (1), pp. 35-40. - Publication Year :
- 2010
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Abstract
- Introduction: Rhinitis and asthma share epidemiological, pathophysiological, and clinical features. The aim of the RINOASMAIR study was to examine the prevalence and characteristics of rhinitis in asthmatics in a Primary Care setting in Spain.<br />Methods: A prospective epidemiological study was conducted with the participation of 1,027 Primary Care Physicians (PCP). A total of 4,174 asthmatics were included and demographic data, rhinitis prevalence, lung function, atopy, and rhinitis treatment were analysed.<br />Results: 71% of asthmatics suffered from rhinitis, these being younger (42.8 vs 50.2 yr; p<0.0001) and having milder asthma (FEV1=80.2% vs 76.1%, p<0.002) than those with-out rhinitis. A significant correlation (Rho=0.35, p<0.0001) between asthma and rhinitis severities was found. Atopy was associated to rhinitis, 77.8% of atopic compared to 47.6% of non atopic having rhinitis.<br />Conclusions: Most asthmatics (71%) visited by Spanish PCP suffer from rhinitis, and these patients are younger and have milder asthma than asthmatics without rhinitis.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 0300-0729
- Volume :
- 48
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Rhinology
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 20502733
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.4193/Rhin09.056