With allergic rhinitis, an itchy nose, sneezing and runny nose are caused by an allergic reaction, not an infectious disease. The most famous form of allergic rhinitis is allergic rhinitis or hay runny nose, which is caused by pollen. Other forms of allergic rhinitis are often more difficult to diagnose, and allergies can be mistaken for a long-term cold. In children, allergic rhinitis is most often caused by house dust mites. There are also allergic reactions in the form of a runny nose to certain protein molecules that are produced in the saliva of pets (especially cats). Often, children with allergies have related diseases, such as neurodermatitis or eczema. With age, hay fever may go away altogether or its characteristic symptoms may change.
Course of the disease
Prolonged, long-lasting runny nose, appearing at certain times of the year or with certain contacts with the environment; there are no further signs of a cold, sometimes accompanied by itching in the eyes, during which tears flow.
When to call a doctor
If possible, consult an allergist if the symptoms of the disease fit the description of allergic rhinitis. Call your doctor immediately if your child has difficulty breathing or has problems with circulation when sneezing.
Doctor’s help
The doctor will thoroughly examine the child and confirm the diagnosis using an allergy test. If necessary, the doctor will prescribe medications for the symptoms of the disease. In the long term, it is possible to reduce or eliminate symptoms through hyposensitization (treatment through prolonged contact with microdoses of the allergen).
Your help to the child
The most important rule: avoid the allergen. Smoking in an apartment not only harms and irritates the respiratory tract, but also provokes outbreaks of new allergic reactions, as well as other diseases.