Can allergic rhinitis in children be cured?

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Posted by Master, Doctor Nguyen Thi Dinh - Pediatrician - Pediatric Center - Vinmec Times City International Hospital

Allergic rhinitis is a very common disease that recurs every time the weather changes, causing discomfort for young children. Although not too dangerous, it is not possible to completely eliminate pathogens in the environment, so it is difficult to completely cure allergic rhinitis.

1. Can allergic rhinitis in children be cured?

Allergic rhinitis is an inflammation of the nose characterized by symptoms such as sneezing, runny nose, stuffy nose and itchy nose. The rate of allergic rhinitis in children can be up to 40%. However, children with eczema or asthma are at higher risk.
It is difficult to completely cure allergic rhinitis in children. Accordingly, the causative agents of allergic rhinitis in children include insects, pet dander (dogs, cats...), fungal spores (mold), pollen...
Manifestations of inflammation Allergic rhinitis is caused by the body's allergic reaction to allergens. Allergic reactions result from the activation of two types of inflammatory cells in the body called mast cells and basophils. These cells produce natural chemicals, such as histamine, that cause symptoms such as nasal congestion, itching, sneezing and runny nose.

Because it is not possible to completely eliminate the causative agents of allergic rhinitis in the child's living environment, the disease cannot be completely cured.

2. Why do children get allergic rhinitis all year round?

Allergic rhinitis can be seasonal or occur year-round. The causative agents of allergic rhinitis in children exist in the environment, in the everyday air that the child breathes in, such as house dust mites, molds, cockroaches, pet dander, pollen particles, and grasses. rabies, cosmetics, detergents,...
With agents that appear frequently, seasonally, it will cause year-round allergic rhinitis for children. This is also the form of allergic rhinitis that tends to be more difficult to treat.
When the symptoms of allergic rhinitis in children appear for a long time without any known cause, parents should take their children to a hospital or clinic specializing in paediatrics or allergies to have their baby examined. Be thoroughly examined, accurately diagnose the cause of the disease, screen for other possible allergic diseases and let the baby receive the right and complete treatment.

To prevent children from having allergic rhinitis, parents should also add some supportive foods containing lysine, essential micro-minerals and vitamins such as zinc, chromium, selenium, and B vitamins. .. helps to fully meet the nutritional needs. At the same time, support the immune system, enhance resistance, reduce the risk of upper respiratory tract infections, bronchitis, flu,...

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