The factors which affect the onset and aggravation of allergic rhinitis

Abstract

Allergic rhinitis is an independent risk factor for development of bronchial asthma, and the beneficial interventions for reducing development of allergic rhinitis are also effective for the prevention of subsequent onset of bronchial asthma. The results of our prospective study indicate that preventing an increase of house dust mite specific IgE is likely to be beneficial interventions for prevention of allergic rhinitis and bronchial asthma. Upper respiratory infection is thought to be a factor which aggravates the symptoms of allergic rhinitis.