Patient's question:
The son has been hiccuping a lot recently. I thought it was a cold, so I gave him many cold medicines. It has started to show some effect, but after more than a week, it still hasn't gone away. He is still hiccuping, and sometimes he likes to rub his nose. At night, his nose gets blocked, so he can only sleep with his mouth open. This child looks very uncomfortable.What kind of help is needed: What are the symptoms of allergic rhinitis in children, and how is it treated?
Doctor's answer:
Pediatric allergic rhinitis refers to the symptoms children experience when exposed to allergens such as pet dander, dust mites that grow on damp carpets, cold air, dust, foods (such as eggs, fish, and shrimp), bacterial infections (such as reactions to bacterial bodies and toxins), or seasonal allergies (such as pollen during high pollen seasons). The nose is most susceptible to allergies, leading to allergic rhinitis. This is because industrial pollution in the air is quite severe, resulting in more children suffering from seasonal allergic rhinitis. If a child experiences symptoms all year round, they have perennial allergic rhinitis. If pediatric allergic rhinitis develops over a long period, it can lead to systemic symptoms such as fatigue, poor appetite, failure to gain weight, delayed growth and development, and organ dysfunction, among other complications.