The study of co-morbid conditions in adults with allergic rhinitis, from Mumbai, Maharashtra, India and their comparison with children

Pherwani, Asha; Mankekar, Gauri; Chavan, Kashmira; Periera, Charissa; Bansode, Gaurav

doi:10.1007/s12070-009-0024-6

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“…In India too, different studies have reported varying results in the coexistence of AR and asthma, with frequencies ranging from 15% to >80%. [19121315] In a questionnaire-based study involving 646 asthmatics, 75% of children and 80% of adults showed co-existence of AR. [6] In another study which evaluated 111 children with AR, 74% had both AR and asthma, while only 8% and 17% had asthma alone and AR alone, respectively.…”

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“…The All-India Co-ordinated Project on Aeroallergens and Human Health, New Delhi, in 2000, showed that about 20%– IBM Singapore Pvt Ltd. 30% of the Indian population suffers from AR, and that 15% develop asthma. [8] Although the simultaneous presentation of AR and asthma has been evaluated in the Indian population in a few small studies,[910] nationwide data is lacking. This study aimed to assess the co-existence of AR in patients with asthma in India and examine the inter-relationship between the two disease conditions.…”

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Coexistence of allergic rhinitis and asthma in Indian patients: The CARAS survey

Jaggi

Dalal²,

Ramesh³

et al. 2019

Lung India

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Context: Asthma patients often suffer from concomitant allergic rhinitis (AR). However, there is paucity of such data from India. Aims: This questionnaire-based survey evaluated the coexistence of AR in Indian asthmatics, and examined the inter-relationship between the two disease conditions. Subjects and Methods: This survey conducted in ten cities across India, aimed to generate information on exposure to risk factors, history of atopy, the severity of asthma, and treatment regimen in patients with physician-diagnosed asthma. Results: Data were obtained from 1161 asthma patients (mean age [±standard deviation]: 40.41 [±17.05] years). Prevalence of coexisting AR was found to be 65.24%, with the highest prevalence (80%) in the southern regions of India. Sneezing (71.78%) followed by watery, runny nose (63.59%) were the most common AR symptoms. Majority (72.32%) of the patients had seasonal AR. Coexistence of AR and asthma was significantly associated with the presence of personal and family history of atopy (odds ratio 2.53 and 1.51 respectively; both P < 0.005). Passive smoking, exposure to biomass fuel, and the presence of pets and animals at home were also significantly ( P < 0.005) associated with AR-asthma coexistence. Prevalence of AR was found to increase with increasing asthma severity. The usage of oral steroids was significantly higher in patients with coexistent AR-asthma. Sixty-six percent of the patients with coexistent AR-asthma were prescribed intranasal corticosteroids. Conclusions: The results of the Coexistence of Allergic Rhinitis and ASthma (CARAS) survey highlight the high prevalence of concomitant AR in Indian patients with asthma, and reinforce the need for early diagnosis and guideline-based management of AR in patients with asthma.

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Coexistence of allergic rhinitis and asthma in Indian patients: The CARAS survey

Jaggi

Dalal²,

Ramesh³

et al. 2019

Lung India

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“…Allergic rhinitis is associated with number of comorbid conditions such as asthma, sinusitis, otitis media, atopic dermatitis and nasal polyps. 10 In the study by Deb et al asthma was the most common comorbid condition, present in almost half of patients as given in Figure 7. 2 In children with allergic rhinitis majority of children had one or more comorbidity (58.1%), whereas 22% children had 2 or more comorbidities.…”

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Allergic rhinitis in India: an overview

Chandrika

2016

Int J Otorhinolaryngol Head Neck Surg

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Prevalence of allergic diseases including asthma, rhinitis, anaphylaxis, food, drug or insect allergy, is rising worldwide affecting about 10-25% of population being one of the top ten reasons for visit to primary care physicians. Though it often adversely affects the quality of life; in India allergic rhinitis is often regarded as trivial disease and patients fail to attribute the ill health to its symptoms. In study on children with allergic rhinitis nasal symptoms and rhinoconjunctivitis were present and there was consistent rise in its prevalence. Proportion of blockers is higher compared to sneeze runners. Nasal obstruction was the most common symptom and blockers had significantly more sensitization to polyvalent house dust, house dust mites and fungi, whereas sneeze-runners had more sensitization to pollens, asthma was the most common comorbid condition present, In majority of children had one or more comorbidity, allergic rhinitis adversely affected behaviour, work performance and life style of patients.

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“…Allergic rhinitis can be associated with number of comorbid conditions such as asthma, sinusitis, otitis media, atopic dermatitis and nasal polyps. 11 In the study by Deb et al asthma was the most common co morbid condition, present in almost half of patients. 9 In the present study too, a number of co-morbid conditions are found associated with allergic rhinitis.…”

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Prevalence and impact of allergic rhinitis in school going children

Gupta¹,

Gupta

Gupta³

2021

Int J Otorhinolaryngol Head Neck Surg

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Background: Allergic rhinitis (AR) is a chronic inflammatory disorder affecting the nasal mucosa. There is negative impact of AR on several aspects of day to day living and quality of life (QoL), which include: daily functioning, sleep, absenteeism, school productivity and academic performance. Almost 40% of children are being affected by AR.Method: An observational study was conducted on randomly selected 100 parents of school going children aging 2 to 15 years, attending OPD in community health center, Chenani, district Udhampur, J and K, for a period of one year from June 2018 to Nov 2018. Children having frequent episodes of allergic rhinitis were enquired about their history of sneezing, runner itchy nose and eyes, thick mucus, nasal blockage or breathless with associated symptoms were selected.Results: 81% of subjects had a worse problem during specific months of the year; and 67% had itchy-watery eyes. In 15% of subjects, AR impacted daily activities. A prevalence of 28% for nasal symptoms and 14% for allergic rhino-conjunctivitis was found. Study also showed significantly higher proportion of blockers (61%) than sneeze runners (39%). 56% children had one or more co morbidity, whereas 44% had ‘nil’ co-morbidities. The most common allergens were: pollens (grass, trees and weeds), house dust mites, pets, molds, fungi and food.Conclusions: AR adversely affects quality of life of patients and furthermore studies should be conducted for more clarity on the subject, besides a timely medical intervention and treatment could possibly avoid the rising morbidity associated with the disease.

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The study of co-morbid conditions in adults with allergic rhinitis, from Mumbai, Maharashtra, India and their comparison with children

Cited by 5 publications

References 14 publications

Coexistence of allergic rhinitis and asthma in Indian patients: The CARAS survey

Coexistence of allergic rhinitis and asthma in Indian patients: The CARAS survey

Allergic rhinitis in India: an overview

Prevalence and impact of allergic rhinitis in school going children

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