Abstract

Chronic conditions can significantly impair patients’ quality of life due to their enduring and debilitating characteristics. For example, asthma, a persistent respiratory disorder, may restrict patients’ participation in social, emotional and physical pursuits. Despite the crucial significance of quality of life, it is frequently disregarded in the management of chronic illnesses, and the research in this domain remains relatively sparse. This study aims to assess and compare the quality of life among individuals with asthma, allergic rhinitis, or both conditions, and to identify the key factors that influence their quality of life. The study population consisted of patients exhibiting signs and symptoms suggestive of bronchial asthma and allergic rhinitis. The study cohort comprised 122 participants with a mean age of 38.74 ± 15 years. Furthermore, patients experiencing both allergic rhinitis and bronchial asthma reported lower levels of engagement in daily activities compared to those with bronchial asthma alone. While subjects with isolated allergic rhinitis experienced diminished health-related quality of life, those with a dual diagnosis of allergic rhinitis and bronchial asthma demonstrated relatively improved health-related quality of life. In contrast, participants with bronchial asthma alone reported the highest health-related quality of life among the study population. Individuals diagnosed with allergic rhinitis experienced a substantial impairment in their ability to engage in routine daily activities. Furthermore, their poor adherence to prescribed medications or lack of treatment contributed to an overall diminished quality of life.

Key words: Activities of daily living (ADL), Allergic rhinitis, Bronchial asthma, Health-related quality of life (HRQoL), Quality of life