Comorbidities of asthma and the unified airway

Background Asthma is a comorbid condition that may be seen by otolaryngic allergists when treating their patients with allergic rhinitis (AR). Often asthma is overlooked when aggressive treatment could prevent the development or progression of early disease. Methods This article is a retrospective r...

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Published in:International forum of allergy & rhinology 2015-09, Vol.5 (S1), p.S17-S22
Main Author: Stachler, Robert J.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
allergic rhinitis
Allergies
allergy
Asthma
Asthma - epidemiology
Asthma - immunology
Asthma - physiopathology
chronic rhinosinusitis
Comorbidity
Humans
Mortality
Respiratory System - immunology
Respiratory System - physiopathology
rhinitis
Rhinitis, Allergic - epidemiology
unified airway
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Summary:Background Asthma is a comorbid condition that may be seen by otolaryngic allergists when treating their patients with allergic rhinitis (AR). Often asthma is overlooked when aggressive treatment could prevent the development or progression of early disease. Methods This article is a retrospective review of the current literature on asthma as a comorbidity of the unified airway. The unified airway and asthma are clearly defined. The epidemiology, morbidity, mortality, pathophysiologic mechanisms, and the chronicity of asthma are reviewed. Results The otolaryngic allergist will become familiar the unified airway concept and the close relationships between AR, chronic rhinosinusitis, and asthma. Conclusion Otolaryngologists should be aware of the unified airway in order to most effectively treat their patients with AR. Knowledge of the close relationships between asthma and AR will help prevent progression of disease, identify early asthma, and improve the outcomes and quality of life for our patients.
ISSN:2042-6976
2042-6984
DOI:10.1002/alr.21615