How To Treat Allergic Rhinitis And Asthma

‘Our key recommendation is that a 3-year course of subcutaneous or sublingual AIT can be recommended for children and adolescents with moderate-to-severe allergic rhinitis (AR) triggered by grass/birch pollen allergy to prevent asthma for up to 2 years post-AIT in addition to its sustained effect on AR symptoms and medication.’ 17 In many ways both allergic rhinitis and asthma are similar conditions with the main difference being that rhinitis affects the upper airways, whilst asthma affects the lower airways. When patients have been examined who show symptoms of either condition it has often been found that the airways have shown signs of sensitivity and inflammation. Allergic Rhinitis and its Impact on Asthma (ARIA) guidelines-2016 revision Appropriate treatment of AR might improve patients' quality of life and school and work productivity. ARIA recommendations support patients, their caregivers, and health care providers in choosing the optimal treatment.