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What is the connection between allergic rhinitis and asthma?

Answer verified by LinQMD Care Team Last updated 25 Mar 2025
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Allergic rhinitis increases the risk of developing asthma because both conditions involve airway inflammation. 40 percent of patients with allergic rhinitis also develop asthma. 

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