Influence of rhinitis control and inspiratory loop flattening on perceived asthma control

Patient-reported outcome measures in asthma and rhinitis are important tools for acute and longitudinal disease monitoring. The Asthma Control Test (ACT)1,2 and the Rhinitis Control Assessment Test (RCAT)3 are 2 brief, valid measures that can be used to monitor the assessment of patient control of these respective conditions. Children and adults with asthma are frequently noted to have comorbid allergic or chronic (nonallergic) rhinitis and vice-versa.4 These conditions can influence each other, and there are emerging hypotheses that suggest there is "one airway" from nose to lung.

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