Nose-bronchi link: does an asthma march exist?

S. Barberi, L. Bernardo, M. Bellasio, F. Ferrara, S. Tosi, G. Ciprandi

Article ID: 5875
Vol 29, Issue 4, 2015
DOI: https://doi.org/10.54517/jbrha5875
Received: 8 January 2016; Accepted: 8 January 2016; Available online: 8 January 2016; Issue release: 8 January 2016

Abstract

Allergic rhinitis is considered a strong risk factor for the onset of asthma. However, few studies have addressed this issue from a functional point of view. In this work the close link between upper and lower airways is highlighted, suggesting that spirometry should be precociously performed on patients with allergic rhinitis


Keywords

allergic rhinitis;FEF25-75;BHR;sensitisations


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