The evaluation of respiratory function in children with chronic allergic rhinitis

: The aim of the paper is to assess respiratory functions in children with chronic allergic rhinitis. Multiple spirometric measurements were performed during oral and nasal ventilation and after nasal provocation with histamin and allergen. We find that spirometric measurements during nasal ventilation are very useful because they objectivize the degree of nasal patency disturbances. We have also noted the occurrence of bronchospastic reactions after nasal provocations.