Abstract
Epidemiological and clinical data are discussed dealing with a possible influence of inflammatory changes of the nasal and especially the paranasal tissue on lower airway disease like asthma, the so-called "sinobronchial syndrome". Even though there is clear evidence of an association of the upper with the lower airway diseases, a causal relationship and a possible work of action are still up for discussion. The literature has been reviewed, and different theories are discussed. Generally speaking, a branch of differently accentuated mechanisms seems to play a role.
Publication types
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Comparative Study
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English Abstract
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Review
MeSH terms
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Adult
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Animals
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Asthma / epidemiology
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Asthma / etiology*
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Asthma / physiopathology
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Bronchi / physiopathology
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Bronchial Diseases / epidemiology
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Bronchial Diseases / etiology*
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Bronchial Diseases / physiopathology
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Bronchial Hyperreactivity / physiopathology
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Bronchoconstriction / physiology
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Child
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Chronic Disease
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Follow-Up Studies
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Humans
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Incidence
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Maxillary Sinusitis / complications
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Maxillary Sinusitis / epidemiology
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Maxillary Sinusitis / physiopathology
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Mouth Breathing
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Pneumonia / etiology
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Prevalence
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Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive / etiology
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Respiratory Hypersensitivity / epidemiology
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Respiratory Hypersensitivity / etiology
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Respiratory Hypersensitivity / physiopathology
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Respiratory Physiological Phenomena
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Rhinitis / complications*
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Rhinitis / epidemiology
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Rhinitis / physiopathology
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Rhinitis, Allergic, Perennial / complications
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Rhinitis, Allergic, Perennial / epidemiology
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Rhinitis, Allergic, Perennial / physiopathology
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Rhinitis, Allergic, Seasonal / complications
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Rhinitis, Allergic, Seasonal / epidemiology
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Rhinitis, Allergic, Seasonal / physiopathology
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Risk Factors
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Sinusitis / complications*
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Sinusitis / epidemiology
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Sinusitis / physiopathology
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Syndrome
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Time Factors