BACKGROUNDAllergic rhinitis is rather erroneously viewed as a trivial disease, it is important to note that it can significantly affect the quality of life. There is significant overlap between bronchial asthma and allergic rhinitis. AIMSThis study was done to assess the prevalence of asthmatics in allergic rhinitis patients. MATERIALS AND METHODSA community based cross sectional study was conducted in Bangalore, among 1000 adults aged 30 yrs and above. Allergic rhinitis was diagnosed as per ARIA guidelines. Sperometery was done to diagnose asthma among them. Multivariate logistic regression analysis has been used to find the association of risk factors with disease. RESULTSAmong subjects with allergic rhinitis, 40(33%) were also diagnosed to be suffering from concomitant asthma showing a considerable overlap between rhinitis and asthma. CONCLUSIONBurden of allergic rhinitis is high with a considerable overlap with asthma. This highlights the importance of early and regular treatment.

Mumps is a relatively mild short-term viral infection of the salivary glands that usually occurs during childhood. Meningitis/encephalitis is a well-known complication of mumps, but involvement and infection of the testis in adolescent boys and adult men are rare. We report a case of an 18-year-old male patient with mumps associated epididymo-orchitis on the left side. The diagnosis was confirmed clinically and serologically by IgG and IgM titers. The symptoms were resolved after the administration of anti-inflammatory and pain medications with bed rest and ice packs applied to the area.

BACKGROUND TB is a major health issue worldwide. Regular treatment is essential to halt the transmission of the infectious agent. Recognising the problems of TB patients and effective measures to resolve them is critical for the success of RNTCP. AIM To assess the education demography, socioeconomic factors influencing compliance of TB patients to DOTS therapy. MATERIAL AND METHODS Cross-sectional observational study was conducted to obtain the information regarding the missed doses and was verified from the treatment card of the patients. Chia square test was used to access the results. RESULTS TB was found to be affecting common people in age group 15 to 35 (71%) lower middle to lower class, low literacy levels and overcrowded conditions. Factors significantly associated with missed doses were low level of education, unemployment, unmarried and divorced individuals and nuclear families. CONCLUSION Education, occupation and socioeconomic status are interrelated factors that have immense influence on the compliance to DOTS.

BACKGROUNDMigraine is a common neurological problem accounting for large morbidity and disability. Ergotamine and triptans are mainly used to terminate the attack of severe migraine. To study the clinical comparison between sumatriptan and ergotamine in migraine patients.