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Rhinitis: Asthma
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Leukotriene modifiers — Release of substances called leukotrienes may contribute to the symptoms of allergic rhinitis. Drugs that inhibit the action of leukotrienes, called leukotriene modifiers, can be very useful in patients with asthma and allergic rhinitis. However, nasal steroids are more effective than leukotriene modifiers for treating allergic rhinitis; ... they are generally reserved for patients who cannot tolerate nasal sprays (due to nose bleeds) or azelastine (see "Antihistamines" above).
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Controlling asthma may mean controlling allergic rhinitis in some patients, according to allergy and asthma experts. Allergic rhinitis affects up to 26 percent of Americans. The majority of asthma patients have rhinitis, and patients with rhinitis have a much higher prevalence of asthma than those who do not have rhinitis.
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The allergist-immunologist, with his or her specialized training and expertise in managing allergies, allergic rhinitis and asthma, can develop a treatment plan for your individual condition. The goal will be to enable you to lead a life that is as normal and symptom-free as possible.
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The diagnosis of allergic rhinitis is most often made based on your medical history. Allergic problems ... run in families. Some individualindividuals with allergic rhinitis also have asthma and/or eczema. But it may take some work to figure out what you are allergic to.
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