Allergic Rhinitis, Pediatric
Allergic rhinitis is an allergic reaction that affects the mucous membrane inside the nose. It causes sneezing, a runny or stuffy nose, and the feeling of mucus going down the back of the throat (postnasal drip). Allergic rhinitis can be mild to severe.
CAUSES
This condition happens when the body's defense system (immune system) responds to certain harmless substances called allergens as though they were germs. This condition is often triggered by the following allergens:
Pollen.
Grass and weeds.
Mold spores.
Dust.
Smoke.
Mold.
Pet dander.
Animal hair.
RISK FACTORS
This condition is more likely to develop in children who have a family history of allergies or conditions …show more content…
This can help clear away mucus and keep the nasal passages moist.
Medicines to block an allergic reaction and inflammation. These may include antihistamines or leukotriene receptor antagonists.
Repeated exposure to tiny amounts of allergens (immunotherapy or allergy shots). This helps build up a tolerance and prevent future allergic reactions.
HOME CARE INSTRUCTIONS
If you know certain allergens trigger your child's condition, avoid them whenever possible.
Have your child use nasal sprays only as told by your child’s health care provider.
Give your child over-the-counter and prescription medicines only as told by your child’s health care provider.
Keep all follow-up visits as told by your child’s health care provider. This is important.
PREVENTION
Avoid known allergens when possible.
Give your child preventive medicine as told by his or her health care provider.
SEEK MEDICAL CARE IF:
Your child’s symptoms do not improve with treatment.
Your child has a fever.
Your child is having trouble sleeping because of nasal congestion.
SEEK IMMEDIATE MEDICAL CARE IF:
Your child has trouble
Allergic rhinitis is an allergic reaction that affects the mucous membrane inside the nose. It causes sneezing, a runny or stuffy nose, and the feeling of mucus going down the back of the throat (postnasal drip). Allergic rhinitis can be mild to severe.
CAUSES
This condition happens when the body's defense system (immune system) responds to certain harmless substances called allergens as though they were germs. This condition is often triggered by the following allergens:
Pollen.
Grass and weeds.
Mold spores.
Dust.
Smoke.
Mold.
Pet dander.
Animal hair.
RISK FACTORS
This condition is more likely to develop in children who have a family history of allergies or conditions …show more content…
This can help clear away mucus and keep the nasal passages moist.
Medicines to block an allergic reaction and inflammation. These may include antihistamines or leukotriene receptor antagonists.
Repeated exposure to tiny amounts of allergens (immunotherapy or allergy shots). This helps build up a tolerance and prevent future allergic reactions.
HOME CARE INSTRUCTIONS
If you know certain allergens trigger your child's condition, avoid them whenever possible.
Have your child use nasal sprays only as told by your child’s health care provider.
Give your child over-the-counter and prescription medicines only as told by your child’s health care provider.
Keep all follow-up visits as told by your child’s health care provider. This is important.
PREVENTION
Avoid known allergens when possible.
Give your child preventive medicine as told by his or her health care provider.
SEEK MEDICAL CARE IF:
Your child’s symptoms do not improve with treatment.
Your child has a fever.
Your child is having trouble sleeping because of nasal congestion.
SEEK IMMEDIATE MEDICAL CARE IF:
Your child has trouble