subject: Allergic Rhinitis In Children [print this page] Allergic rhinitis is very common in children, which is up to 30% in all parts of the world of pediatrics. May be caused by either genetic or environmental. 75% of children who have asthma also suffer from allergic rhinitis. Although it is not considered life-threatening disease, but it can affect the daily lives of children and development. Susceptibility testing are different, and history, and medical tests for the diagnosis of allergic rhinitis in children. Drug therapy, immunotherapy, and experimental therapies, and behavior modification and avoidance of allergens used for treatment.
Types and causes of
Irritants such as smoke dust and pollen animal dander in the environment lead to the release of histamine which causes inflammation of the nasal passage. Seasonal allergic rhinitis usually occurs during the pollen seasons and does not affect children under the age of 6 years. Chronic AR, however, remains throughout the year and is often seen in young children.
Inherited a lot of them, and 75% of children suffer from asthma are also allergic rhinitis.
Symptoms
Symptoms may vary from child to child. However, common symptoms include the following:
CongestionClear nose eyes, nose, nose earsSneezingRunny dischargeItchy
If this is the chronic / perennial AR, and symptoms can include also
Continuation of the ear InfectionsFatigue
And are often confused with these symptoms with the health status of the other party. Therefore, it is advisable to ask the doctor for diagnosis and appropriate treatment. Doctor looking for dark circles around the eyes and swelling of the nasal tissue and / or wrinkles under the eye at diagnosis.
Prevent
You can take the following measures to prevent:
Avoid irritants such as dust, dust mites, cleaning chemicals or molds.During pollen season, in an attempt to use air conditioning instead of opening windows.Try pets.Keep keep your child well hydrated. Give him plenty of fluids, including water, soup, broth, fresh orange juice.Give his vitamin C and antioxidant-rich foods to help boost the immune system.
Treatment
The best treatment is to avoid the allergens causing anti problem.Over prescription help reduce the release of histamine and relieves the symptoms of sneezing, runny nose, or nasal sprays itching.Use saline to reduce the inflammation in the nose. But not a long time because there is a chance for the recovery of the worst congestion.You can use any congestion or available to the drugstore try physical therapy to reduce congestion. If your child is old enough to make the inhalation of vapor, and then add a few drops of eucalyptus oil or peppermint oil in the water and steam vapors help him breathe. Otherwise, make your child sit in the bathroom filled with steam to ease congestion.
If your child is allergic rhinitis can not do better with medications listed above, and Prevention (CDC), then your child may be in need of immunotherapy, which involves 3-5 years of sensitivity to help reduce your child's reaction to allergens.
