Allergic rhinitis is a symptomatic disorder of the nose induced after allergen exposure by an
immunoglobulin E (IgE)-mediated inflammation of the membranes lining the nose (1). It was …

There is compelling evidence of a close relationship between the upper and lower airways
in asthma and rhinitis. Rhinitis is present in the majority of patients with asthma, and a …

To determine the relation between obesity and new-onset asthma among school-age
children, the authors examined longitudinal data from 3,792 participants in the Children's …

Objective To investigate the associations of maternal and grandmaternal smoking before,
during, and after pregnancy with childhood asthma Design, setting, and participants We …

Asthma and allergic rhinitis are common health problems that cause major illness and
disability worldwide. The prevalence of allergic rhinitis is estimated to range from 10% to …

Purpose: To determine the prevalence of keratoconus among high school students in
Wellington, New Zealand. Method: The Wellington Keratoconus Study was a population …

Although the annual prevalence of physician-diagnosed hay fever has been previously
reported, the prevalence of allergic rhinitis symptoms in the United States is uncertain. The …

Background The prevalence of atopic dermatitis (AD) is increasing in Western societies. The
hygiene hypothesis proposes that this is due to reduced exposure to environmental …

Background Coexistence of childhood asthma, eczema and allergic rhinitis is higher than
can be expected by chance, suggesting a common mechanism. Data on allergic …

Background It is well established that asthma is common in patients with atopic dermatitis
(AD). Objectives We performed a systematic review and meta-analysis to determine the …