Allergic Rhinitis in Children

Faculty of Medicine, Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek, Osijek, Republic of Croatia

Corresponding Author: Dr. Siniša Franjic, Faculty of Medicine, Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek, Osijek, Republic of Croatia, Tel: +385-31-51-28-00; Fax: +385-31-51-28-33; E-mail: [email protected]

Received Date: December 14, 2020

Publication Date: January 18, 2021

Citation: Franjic S. (2021). Allergic Rhinitis in Children. Neonatal. 2(1):03.

Copyright: Franjic S. ©2021

ABSTRACT

Allergic rhinitis is defined as a symptomatic disorder of the nasal mucosa that occurs after contact with environmental allergens resulting in an inflammatory reaction. Some people have allergic rhinitis only during certain periods of the year (seasonal allergic rhinitis). Others can have it at any time of the year (non-seasonal allergic rhinitis). Seasonal allergic rhinitis can be caused by pollen from weeds, grasses or trees. House dust, feathers, mold, animal hair and even some medications can cause non-seasonal allergic rhinitis. Sudden changes in temperature, physical exertion, tobacco smoke, and air pollution can make symptoms worse. The most common symptoms of allergic rhinitis are: sneezing, stuffy nose and nasal secretion, itching and redness of the nose and eyes, tingling and tearing of the eyes, and irritating cough and scratching in the throat. The symptoms of allergic rhinitis can disappear spontaneously or by taking certain medications.

KEYWORDS: Allergic Rhinitis; Comorbidity; Asthma; Treatment