Allergy Medication for Children
Allergic rhinitis in children has been often misdiagnosed and untreated, which may result to adverse effects on the quality of life and progression or worsening of asthma. The European Forum for Research and Education in Allergy and Airway Diseases has provided an algorithm for diagnosing ang management in the care of allergic rhinitis in pediatric patients.1
Referral to a specialist should be considered if the diagnosis of allergic rhinitis is in question.
Red Flags for specialist attention
Children with unilateral symptoms, severe nasal obstruction +- sleep apnoea
Children under 2 years and those with a history of rhinitis symptoms present continuously since birth
Children with nasal polyps
Those refractory to medical management
1. Scadding G, Smith P, et al. Allergic Rhinitis in Childhood and the New EUFOREA Algorithm. Front. Allergy, 14 July 2021 | https://doi.org/10.3389/falgy.2021.706589.