logo
episode-header-image
May 2021
14m 14s

Allergic rhinitis and asthma

RCGP eLearning Podcast
About this episode
Allergic rhinitis and asthma are common conditions which affect a single airway and are therefore inextricably linked. In this podcast, Dr Toni Hazell and Dr Glenis Scadding discuss the links between asthma and allergic rhinitis, when to suspect that a rhinitis may be non-allergic, the importance of trigger factors and the use of immunotherapy for the treatment of allergy.

Reviewed and updated: June 2024

Editorial and content decisions were made solely by the RCGP.
Up next
Nov 24
Net Zero Podcast
<div>In 2020 the NHS became the world’s first health system to commit to reaching Net Zero and take action to reduce the future impacts of climate change. <br> <br> Take a walk through London to the Story Garden with Dr Toni Hazell, Deputy Medical Director for eLearning and Dr Li ... Show More
25m 19s
Oct 20
EKU Podcast: Fatty liver disease
<div>Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD), also known as Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), is estimated to affect up to 1 in 5 people in the UK. Rates are increasing with rising levels of obesity. Although most cases of MASLD are linked to exc ... Show More
24m 33s
Oct 14
The GP with an extended role in allergy
<div>In this podcast, Dr. Liz Angier discusses the GPwER role in allergy and how this would ideally be integrated into the local allergy team, improving service provision for patients. The podcast covers theory training as well as how to gain practical experience, including the w ... Show More
19 m
Recommended Episodes
Aug 21
Asthma in children
Paediatric asthma is the most common chronic respiratory disease globally and is a significant cause of childhood morbidity and mortality. So it is important that we get the diagnosis and management of this condition right. To find out more, listen to this BMJ Best Practice podca ... Show More
24m 25s
Feb 2025
Ep. 212 Allergy Immunotherapy and the Microbiome with Dr. Jennifer Villwock
Could the key to more effective allergy therapies lie in the nasal microbiome? In this episode of BackTable ENT, Dr. Jennifer Villwock from Kansas University Medical Center discusses the intricacies of treating allergies and sinus issues with hosts Dr. Ashley Agan and Dr. Gopi Sh ... Show More
46m 59s
Dec 2024
Asthma
Acute severe asthma is common. The global prevalence, morbidity and mortality, and economic burden caused by asthma have progressively increased over the last few decades. About 300 million people worldwide currently have asthma. About 180,000 deaths annually are caused by asthma ... Show More
26m 14s
Dec 2020
Acute asthma exacerbations in children
Asthma exacerbations present with acute or sub-acute onset of wheeze and respiratory distress, the symptoms and signs of which vary depending on the developmental and maturational age of the child. Triggers include viral or bacterial infection, inhaled allergens, environmental ir ... Show More
18m 8s
Apr 2025
Episode 954: Combo Rescue Inhalers - New Guidelines
<p dir="ltr"><strong>Contributor: Aaron Lessen, MD</strong></p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>Educational Pearls:</strong></p> <p dir="ltr">What is a Rescue Inhaler?</p> <ul> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">A rescue inhaler is a medication for people with as ... Show More
3m 19s
Jan 2009
Management for Exercise-Induced Asthma
Host: Ketan Sheth, MD, MBA Guest: William Silvers, MD Are the symptoms of exercise-induced asthma always apparent, and if not, how can physicians diagnose the condition? Can exercise-induced asthma exist independently, or does it always signify an underlying asthmatic condition? ... Show More
15 m
Aug 12
Ep. 235 Biologics for Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps with Dr. Reena Mehta
How do we integrate biologics into the existing stepwise treatment model for chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps (CRSwNP)? In this episode, Dr. Reena Mehta, an allergist from Uptown Allergy and Asthma in New Orleans, discusses the use of biologics for treating chronic rhinos ... Show More
49m 15s
May 2025
Ep. 221 Chronic Cough: An Allergist’s Perspective with Dr. Basil Kahwash
How can you treat a chronic cough when you’re not sure what’s causing it? In this episode of BackTable ENT, Dr. Basil Kahwash, a board-certified allergist and immunologist from Ohio ENT and Allergy, discusses the complexities of diagnosing and treating chronic cough. ---SYNPOSISD ... Show More
1h 5m
Feb 2025
What is asthma?
<p>Asthma is a disease that can make it hard to breathe. And it’s common! One in twelve people in the United States have it, including host Molly Bloom. But what is asthma? And why do some people have it, but not others?</p><br><p>Join Molly and co-hosts Audrey and Indytas they l ... Show More
25m 52s
Jun 2025
Ep. 226 Managing Allergy Symptoms Amid Environmental Changes with Dr. Jennifer Villwock and Dr. William Reisacher
Are your allergies getting worse, or is it the environment? In this episode of Backtable ENT, Dr. Jennifer Villwock, a rhinologist at the University of Kansas, and Dr. William Reisacher, an otolaryngologist at New York Presbyterian Hospital, join the podcast to discuss the impact ... Show More
50m 52s