In:
Russian Journal of Allergy, Farmarus Print Media, Vol. 9, No. 1 ( 2012-12-15), p. 29-36
Abstract:
The aim of the study which included 2311 patients (aged 18—80 yrs), examined by 100 physicians (57% allergists, 37% pulmonologists and 7% general practitioner) in 18 Russian cities, was to assess the prevalence of allergic rhinitis in patients with asthma, as well as to evaluate the specifics of the course of these diseases, when concomitant or not. The study design included one outpatient visit, followed by the completion of studyspecific case report forms and Asthma Control Questionnaire (ACQ) validated for use in Russia. The vast majority (88%)of asthma patients had concomitant allergic rhinitis (Group 1). Patients with asthma only (Group 2) were older (50,6±0,78 vs 41,9±0,35 yr, p
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
2686-682X
,
1810-8830
Language:
Unknown
Publisher:
Farmarus Print Media
Publication Date:
2012
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