The Burden of Self-Reported Rhinitis and Associated Risk for Exacerbations with Moderate-Severe Asthma in Primary Care Patients.
Vicky KritikosDavid J PriceAlberto PapiAntonio InfantinoBjörn StällbergDermot RyanFederico LavoriniHenry ChrystynJohn HaughneyKarin LisspersKevin Gruffydd-JonesMiguel Roman-RodríguezSvein Høegh HenrichsenThys van der MolenVictoria CarterSinthia Z Bosnic-AnticevichPublished in: Journal of asthma and allergy (2020)
This study identified a major gap in the diagnosis and management of rhinitis in a cohort of people with asthma treated at GINA Step 3 and above who are managed in general practice. It highlights the need for practitioners to identify, evaluate and optimally treat rhinitis in adults with asthma, which is a significant factor associated with exacerbation risk.