Elevated Body Mass Index is associated with severity of Allergic Rhinitis: Results from a cross sectional study

Background: Allergic rhinitis is a prevalent chronic respiratory problem that can impair quality of life, sleep and work. The increase in the prevalence of allergic rhinitis among the general population appears to have an association with weight. Obese individuals are more vulnerable to allergy. Sin...

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Main Authors: Alrasyid, Harun, McManus, Alexandra, Mallon, D., Nicholson, Claire
Format: Journal Article
Published: Moyez Jiwa 2008
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Online Access:http://www.amj.net.au/index.php?journal=AMJ&page=article&op=viewFile&path%5B%5D=30&path%5B%5D=108
http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/20820