 The study will include three groups; an asthma group, an allergic rhinitis group, and a healthy control group. Participants will be between 18-40 years of age and will meet inclusionexclusion criteria outlined below. The study will continue for a total of 1 year. Study subjects will keep a diary of symptoms using a validated asthma subjective questionnaire Juniper. Serum levels of atrial natriuretic peptide and serum IgE, will be obtained at the initial visit and then at regular intervals depending on the study group table 1. 