Spring is a time of the year that is characterized by giving the green light to the allergic rhinitis, since pollen levels skyrocket. There may be children who repeat, while others have never shown symptoms and are released this year.
When an allergy is detected, it is yours to avoid contact with the agent that causes it, but we know that sometimes it can be complicated. Do you notice that your child is runny, sneezes, itches his nose and is always congested? We tell you how to identify if have allergic rhinitis.
It is a very common allergy in young children, and even occurs in newborn babies. Although most cases are severe and harmless, it can be very annoying.
Symptoms of allergic rhinitis
It consists of an inflammation of the skin (mucosa) that lines the inside of the nose, which causes a sensation of plugging.
A symptom of the most obvious is that of dripping mucus very clear, as if it were a hole that comes out of the nose continuously.
The sudden sneezing, more frequent in the morning or late afternoon, when pollen levels increase, and the itchy nose With the need to constantly rub it, they are signs of allergic rhinitis.
Sometimes the picture is accompanied by reddened eyes due to the inflammation of the conjunctiva of the eyes, so it is spoken in medical terms of allergic rhinoconjunctivitis.
What to do?
If you identify these symptoms in your child, you should consult the doctor. It may be an allergic rhinitis, but it must be he who diagnoses the condition, since it can be confused with other conditions such as respiratory infection.
Most cases are mild and no treatment is prescribed, at most antihistamines or corticosteroids, but always prescribed by the doctor.
Apart from that, there isn't much else that can be done. Try avoid contact with allergens such as pollen, dust, animal hair or any irritating substance.
To sleep, you can place a humidifier in the room to help the child breathe better and the snot flow. This way you will have a less clogging sensation when you get up. It is very common for children with allergic rhinitis to breathe through their mouths when sleeping, which also causes them to snore.
Most allergic rhinitis resolve on their own over time, so you just have to be patient and follow the doctor's instructions.
