Asthma, Allergies, and Sinusitis in Adolescence.
The two most common chronic diseases in adolescence are asthma and allergic rhinitis. Along with acute and chronic sinusitis, they account for significant morbidity and, therefore, require effective management. This article discusses the pathophysiology of each condition and offers a practical approach to therapy, which first establishes the severity and then outlines both pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic means to control each disorder and provide symptomatic relief.
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Associate Professor of Pediatrics, John Hopkins Hospital, CMSC 1102, 600 North Wolfe Street, Baltimore, MD 21287, USA.