What to do about allergic rhinitis in children

Allergic rhinitis in children can be treated by medication, allergen avoidance, immunotherapy and nasal irrigation. It is recommended to choose the appropriate treatment under the guidance of professional doctors. 1. Medication: Children’s allergic rhinitis should be treated with appropriate medication under the guidance of a doctor and in combination with individual conditions. Commonly used drugs are nasal glucocorticosteroids, nasal anticholinergics, oral cetirizine hydrochloride, loratadine, montelukast sodium and so on. 2. Avoid contact with allergens: children with allergic rhinitis should try to avoid allergens, such as feathers, pollen, pets. Ventilate the room frequently and keep the bedding and clothes dry. 3. Immunotherapy: For some children with allergic rhinitis, allergen extracts can be used to act on the children, thus inducing the body’s immunity. When the child is exposed to the allergen again, the symptoms can be alleviated. 4. Nasal rinsing: children with allergic rhinitis can use saline to rinse the nasal cavity, which can remove the nasal allergen stimulus and inflammatory secretions. It can reduce nasal mucosal edema. Children suffering from allergic rhinitis, it is recommended to go to the hospital in time for relevant examinations, under the guidance of the doctor to choose the appropriate treatment.