Sneezing when the flowers are blooming, and the air conditioner is runny when it blows

1. What is allergic rhinitis?

Allergic rhinitis (AR) is a non-infectious chronic inflammatory disease of the nasal mucosa mediated mainly by immunoglobulin E (IgE) after exposure to allergens (allergens) in atopic individuals. In short, it is inflammation of the nose caused by irritation of allergic substances.

2. What are the manifestations of allergic rhinitis?

● Nasal congestion: more common.

● Runny nose: Repeated nasal suction, coughing and throat clearing in young children.

● Itchy nose: Frequent nose rubbing, similar to the "salute" action.

● Sneezing: Several times a day, often more than 3 each time, in the morning, at night, or after contact with allergens.

● Other symptoms: nosebleeds, itchy eyes, red eyes, decreased appetite, feeding difficulties, sleep-disordered breathing, lack of attention, hyperactivity and decreased exercise capacity, etc.

3. What are the characteristics of children with allergic rhinitis?

● Dark circles: In younger children, the eyelids may appear blue-black.

● Allergic folds: crescent-shaped folds of the skin of the lower eyelids, horizontal wrinkles on the surface of the skin of the nose.

● Supralabial friction marks: skin lesions in the cone-shaped area between the tip of the nose and the upper lip.

4. How can I be sure that it is allergic rhinitis?

● Based on the above symptoms and characteristics, and with a positive result of any of the allergen tests, the diagnosis can be made. The allergens that cause allergic rhinitis are mainly inhaled allergens.

● Allergic rhinitis needs to be diagnosed by a clinician after seeking medical attention and differentiated from diseases with similar symptoms, such as the common cold, sinusitis, nasal foreign body, adenoid hypertrophy, tic disorders, etc.

5. Is allergic rhinitis serious?

Allergic rhinitis has been shown to be associated with asthma, allergic conjunctivitis, chronic sinusitis, upper airway cough syndrome, atopic dermatitis, adenoid hypertrophy, secretory otitis media, and sleep-disordered breathing.

6. Do allergic rhinitis need treatment?

Allergic rhinitis affects the quality of life of children and can be accompanied by a variety of conditions that require treatment.

1) Environmental control – avoid or reduce exposure to allergens and various irritants.

● Clean the air conditioner and filter regularly, and it is best to use a mite removal vacuum cleaner.

● Change the bedding frequently and soak it in hot water above 55°C.

● Use less carpets and play less with plush toys.

● Avoid contact with weeds and pollen.

● Avoid contact with pets.

● The temperature of the air conditioner should not be too different from the outside temperature, pay attention to ventilation.

● If there are obvious allergic symptoms caused by food allergens, it is necessary to strictly avoid allergenic foods.

(2) Drugs and immunotherapy - drugs should be used under the guidance of a doctor.

Nasal glucocorticoids, antihistamines, antileukotrienes, nasal saline irrigation, mast cell membrane stabilizers, decongestants, traditional Chinese medicine, anti-IgE and other drug treatments, allergen-specific immunotherapy is currently the only anti-cause treatment method that is expected to achieve a radical cure for allergic rhinitis. In children with moderate to severe allergic rhinitis and identified allergens, desensitization therapies such as subcutaneous and sublingual immunotherapy may be considered.

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