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ASTHMA WITH ALLERGIC RHINITIS
The effect of montelukast on rhinitis symptons in patients with asthma and seasonal allergic rhinitis
Philip G et al Curr Med Res Opin 2004;20(8):1549–1558.
Additional benefit of montelukast for asthma in patients with both asthma and allergic rhinitis: Analysis from the COMPACT Trial
Price DB et al Allergy Clin Immunol Int Supplement 1(2003):29.
ARIA Guidelines
Allergic Rhinitis and its Impact on Asthma, World Health Organization

1999.
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Diagnosis & Management Handbook - Chronic Airways Disease - A Guide for Primary Care Physicians
IPAG (International Primary Care Airways Group) IPAG Diagnosis & Management Handbook 2005;i–28.
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Effect of a concomitant diagnosis of allergic rhinitis on asthma-related health care use by adults
Price DB et al Clin Exp Allergy 2005;35:282–287.
Increased risk of asthma attacks and emergency visits among asthma patients with allergic rhinitis: A subgroup analysis of the improving asthma control trial
Bousquet J et al Clin Exp Allergy 2005;35(6):723–727.
The MetaForum
Improving Outcomes for Asthma Patients with Allergic Rhinitis

MetaForum Outcomes newsletter, University of Southampton and International Primary Care Respiratory Group (IPCRG), London, UK, December 13, 2004.
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Montelukast for treating seasonal allergic rhinitis: A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial performed in the spring
Philip G et al Clin Exp Allergy 2002;32(7):1020–1028.
A review of montelukast in the treatment of asthma and allergic rhinitis
Nayak A Expert Opin Pharmacother 2004;5(3):679–686.
Allergic rhinitis and asthma: How important is the link?
Corren J J Allergy Clin Immunol 1997;99:S781–S786.
Allergic rhinitis: Systemic inflammation and implications for management
Borish L J Allergy Clin Immunol 2003;112:1021–1031.
ASTHMA
Effect of montelukast added to inhaled budesonide on control of mild to moderate asthma
Vaquerizo MJ Thorax 2003;58:204–210.
Montelukast and fluticasone compared with salmeterol and fluticasone in protecting against asthma exacerbation in adults: One year, double blind, randomised, comparative trial
Bjermer L et al BMJ 2003;327:891–895.
Randomised controlled trial of montelukast plus inhaled budesonide versus double dose inhaled budesonide in adult patients with asthma
Price DB Thorax 2003;58:211–216.
A comparison of the effect of oral montelukast and inhaled salmeterol on response to rescue bronchodilation after challenge
Storms W et al Respir Med 2004;98:1051–1062.
The national montelukast survey
Barnes N et al J Allergy Clin Immunol 2005;115(1):47–54.
The MetaForum
Improving Asthma through More Effective Control of Inflammation: A European Consensus Conference

First MetaForum newsletter, Royal College of Physicians, London, UK, April 20–21, 2004.
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Cysteinyl leukotrienes in allergic inflammation: Strategic target for therapy
Busse W et al Chest 2005;127(4):1312–1326.
Therapeutic modulation of allergic airways disease with leukotriene receptor antagonists
Currie G et al Q J Med 2005;98:171–182.
Impact of montelukast on symptoms in mild-to-moderate persistent asthma and exercise-induced asthma: Results of the ASTHMA survey
Curr Med Res Opin Malonne H et al 2002;18(8):512–519.
Early intervention important in asthma — evidence increasing
Haahtela T Duodecim Medical Journal 2003;119:2025–2027.
Asthma exacerbations and sputum eosinophil counts: A randomised controlled trial
Green RH et al Lancet 2002;360(9347):1715–21.
ASTHMA IN KIDS
Montelukast, a leukotriene receptor antagonist, for the treatment of persistent asthma in children aged 2 to 5 years
Knorr B et al Pediatrics 2001;108:E48.
Montelukast reduces asthma exacerbations in 2- to 5-year-old children with intermittent asthma
Bisgaard H Am J Respir Crit Care Med 2005;171(4):315–322.
The effect of montelukast on exhaled nitric oxide and lung function in asthmatic children 2 to 5 years old
Straub D et al Chest 2005;127(2):509–514.
Prolonged effect of montelukast in asthmatic children with exercise-induced bronchoconstriction
Kim J et al Pediatr Pulmonol 2005;39:162–166.
Montelukast once daily inhibits exercise-induced bronchoconstriction in 6- to 14-year-old children with asthma
Kemp J Pediatr 1998;133(3):424–428.
"Real-world" effectiveness of daily controller medicine in children with mild persistent asthma
Bukstein D et al Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol 2003;90:543–549.
Oral montelukast versus inhaled beclomethasone in 6- to 11-year-old children with asthma: Results of an open-label extension study evaluating long-term safety, satisfaction, and adherence with therapy
Maspero J et al Curr Med Res Opin 2001;17(2):96–104.
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