The Burden Of Self-Reported Rhinitis And Associated Risk For Exacerbations With Moderate-Severe Asth

In this study, data were applied from the iHARP (Initiative Helping Asthma in Real-life Patients) asthma review service – a cross-sectional observational study (2011 and 2014) in seven countries that captured data on patient demographics, rhinitis symptoms, asthma symptoms, indicators of exacerbations, medication use, oropharyngeal impacts, and side-effects, applying practitioner- and patient-reported questionnaires. Researchers investigated comparisons between patients with and without rhinitis. Variables associated with risk of exacerbations for entry into multivariable logistic regression were identified using univariate logistic regression. A major gap was distinguished in the diagnosis and management of rhinitis in a cohort of people with asthma treated at Global Initiative for Asthma Step 3 and above who are managed in general practice. It demonstrates the requirement for practitioners to distinguish, assess, and optimally treat rhinitis in adults with asthma, which is a significant factor correlated with exacerbation risk.

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