A number of studies have shown gender differences in the prevalence of wheeze and
asthma. The aim of this review was to examine published results on gender differences in …

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 …

Nonallergic rhinitis (NAR) can be defined as a chronic nasal inflammation which is not
caused by systemic IgE‐dependent mechanisms. It is common and probably affects far more …

Rationale: Increased risk for cardiovascular morbidity and mortality has been related to both
lung function impairment and metabolic syndrome. Data on the relationship between lung …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …