[Allergic rhinitis in children].
The diagnosis of allergic rhinitis (AR) in children is mainly based upon history which leads to distinguish between seasonal (periodic or intermittent) pollinic AR and perrenial (permanent or chronic) AR. The consequences of an AR can be severe with major nasal discomfort, repercussion on quality of life and school attendance, and impact on facial bone growth. In addition it can be complicated by asthma. Specific desensitization is the only treatment which may modify the immune response towards allergens. However it must be compared with the other treatments including local or general antihistaminic drugs and intranasal corticosteroids, the choice resting upon the severity of the symptoms, the respiratory repercussion, and the age of the child.
Service d'ORL, CHR Rangueil, 31403 Toulouse, France.
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D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002648:Child; D003888:Desensitization, Immunologic; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006634:Histamine H1 Antagonists / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D008487:Medical History Taking; D015995:Prevalence; D011379:Prognosis; D006255:Rhinitis, Allergic, Seasonal / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000628:therapy; D012307:Risk Factors; D012621:Seasons
D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones; D006634:Histamine H1 Antagonists