Allergic rhinitis in children: Why do some children have allergic rhinitis all year round?

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The article was written by MSc Pham Khac Tiep - Pediatrician, Pediatric Center - Vinmec Times City International General Hospital.

According to ARIA recommendations: Rhinitis is defined as inflammation of the nasal cavity mucosa and is characterized by symptoms such as sneezing, runny nose, stuffy and/or itchy nose. These symptoms last for at least 2 or more consecutive days or more than 1 hour on most days. Allergic rhinitis is defined when the above inflammatory symptoms are triggered by an allergen.

1. Why do some children have allergic rhinitis all year round?

It is very common for a person to be allergic to many allergens. For example, in people who are allergic to pollen from trees, grasses, and weeds, the disease can last from spring to late fall in temperate climates. And in tropical countries, pollen allergies can cause illness year-round. Because of that, children can suffer from allergic rhinitis all year round.
However, this terminology has changed in recent times, new guidelines on VM control all classify VMs as intermittent or persistent rather than year round and VMs according to season. There are many reasons for this change. One of them is that a year-round allergen does not necessarily cause year-round HFMD, as it depends on the individual exposure and susceptibility, the symptoms of rhinitis may vary. continuously or concentrated at a particular time of the year.

In addition, people who are allergic to animal factors, such as dog or cat hair, when not owning a pet, symptoms may last or be intermittent depending on the duration of exposure to the allergen. Therefore, the classification of VMs as intermittent or persistent is preferred.

2. Classification of allergic rhinitis according to ARIA guidelines (2010)

Classification of VMs is based on parameters of symptoms and quality of life, duration of symptoms and is divided into two types: intermittent and persistent.
Conditions are classified based on severity, symptoms and quality of life. VM is divided into levels: mild, moderate-severe.

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