[Allergic airway diseases: epidemiology, diagnostic and therapeutic guidelines].

Allergic rhinitis and bronchial asthma are characterized by an Ig-E-mediated allergic reaction of the upper and lower airways. The Hungarian and international epidemiological data show significant increase of prevalence of these diseases with a relevant increase of the cost producing a relevant socioeconomic problem. Authors present the frequent inhalative allergens, summarize diagnostical algorithms and therapy based on international therapeutic guidelines.