Epidemiological studies on respiratory allergies have shown that allergic rhinitis (AR) and bronchial asthma (BA) often coexist in the same patient. The premise `one respiratory system, one disease` marks a change in diagnostic and therapeutic treatment of respiratory allergies. Allergic Rhinits and Its Impact on Asthma-ARIA Initiative at WHO aims to spread, educate and implement evidence-based management of allergic rhinitis as a risk factor for development of asthma worldwide. This study reviews current concepts and trends in the management of respiratory allergies in compliance with the recommendations of ARIA.
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