Montelukast in Mild Asthmatic Children With Allergic Rhinitis (0476-367)

Korean Study of "Real-World" Montelukast Use in Mild Asthmatic Children With Concomitant Allergic Rhinitis

The purpose of this study is to assess real-world effectiveness of montelukast in children (2 to 14 years) with asthma and allergic rhinitis.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Between 2 and 14 years old
• Diagnosed with asthma, classified as mild persistent asthma according to Global Initiative Asthma Guidelines (GINA)
• Diagnosed with comorbid allergic rhinitis

Exclusion Criteria:

• Patients with suspected sinus infection
• Prior treatment with high dose inhaled corticosteroid requiring a dose higher than beclomethasone dipropionate 400 ug per day, or equivalent, other medications used in severe cases