OBJECTIVES Allergic rhinitis and atopy are more common in urban than rural environments. Non-allergic rhinitis has not been studied to a great extent. We aimed to assess the relationship of rhinitis symptoms with different profiles of allergic sensitization, comparing this in rural and urban environments. METHODS The study population consisted of population-based cohorts of adults aged 26-60 ...

BACKGROUND A clinically relevant relationship between classic asthma and allergic rhinitis has been reported. However, the possible link between cough variant asthma (CVA) and allergic rhinitis remains unknown. OBJECTIVES To clarify the prevalence and clinical relevance of perennial allergic rhinitis or seasonal allergic rhinitis in CVA patients compared to classic asthma patients. METHODS ...

background: allergic rhinitis (ar), the most prevalent allergic disease, has a rising trend in the world and has significantly impaired the quality of life of the patients. aeroallergens are the major cause of allergic rhinitis and among them pollens are the main allergens responsible for allergic rhinitis in iran

BACKGROUND The purpose of this study was to examine the risk of nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) after a diagnosis of allergic rhinitis. METHODS We identified 67,532 patients with allergic rhinitis (allergic rhinitis cohort) and a 135,064 control cohort with the same mean age and sex ratio by using a Taiwan Longitudinal Health Insurance Database (LHID) sample from 2000 to 2005. RESULTS After ...

BACKGROUND An important subpopulation in allergic rhinitis is represented by patients with severe form of disease that is not responsive to drug treatment. It has been reported that grass pollen subcutaneous immunotherapy is effective in drug-resistant patients. In a real-life study, we evaluated the efficacy of 5-grass pollen tablets in patients with grass pollen-induced allergic rhinitis not ...

We report findings regarding otolaryngologist-confirmed rhinitis, current exposure to MWF aerosols, fungi, and endotoxins for workers in a plant manufacturing automobile piston rings. Questionnaire data showed that 61.5% of 187 workers exhibited rhinitis-related symptoms. Rhinitis was confirmed in 99 of 115 workers whom were medically examined. Otolaryngologist-confirmed rhinitis was present in...

Background: Psychological factors can be associated with allergic disorders. However, no particular personality pattern associated with these disorders has yet been identified. Objectives: This study aimed at comparing the personality profiles of patients with perennial allergic rhinitis and normal controls. Materials & Methods: This cross-sectional study was done on 50 adult people with pe...

INTRODUCTION There is a controversy concerning the terminology and definition of rhinitis in pregnancy. Gestational rhinitis is a relatively common condition, which has drawn increasing interest in recent years due to a possible association with maternal obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) and unfavorable fetal outcomes. OBJECTIVE To review the current knowledge on gestational rhinitis, a...

In recent years, there has been a significant increase in the prevalence of diseases nose and paranasal sinuses. Inflammatory mucous membrane nasal cavities (rhinitis) are most commonly characterized as syndrome which patient experiences some combination persistent symptoms, including rhinorrhea, sneezing, congestion, itching burning cavity. Among chronic forms rhinitis, allergic rhinitis occup...