Level 2:
1. Symptoms of allergic rhinitis in infants
2. Causes of allergic rhinitis in infants
3. How to prevent allergic rhinitis in infants
4. Methods of treating allergic rhinitis in infants
1. Symptoms of allergic rhinitis in infants
1. Frequent sneezing: Frequent sneezing can occur due to irritation of the mucous membranes.
2. Watery nasal discharge: Due to the increase in mucosal secretions, the discharged nasal discharge appears watery.
3. Nasal congestion: Due to swelling of the mucous membrane, the nasal passages become narrowed, resulting in difficulty breathing.
4. Eye discomfort: Eyes may experience discomfort such as redness, swelling, and tearing.
5. Cough: A dry cough occurs due to secretions flowing into the posterior pharynx, causing irritation.
2. Causes of allergic rhinitis in infants
1. Family genetic factors: If someone in the family has related conditions such as allergies or asthma, the risk of children suffering from allergic rhinitis will increase.
2. Air pollution: Dust, pollen, etc. in the air can irritate the baby\’s nasal cavity and cause allergic reactions.
3. Improper diet: If a child eats some foods that are prone to allergies, it can also lead to allergic rhinitis.
4. Pet hair: Dander and hair on pets are also common factors that cause allergic rhinitis in infants.
3. How to prevent allergic rhinitis in infants
1. Keep indoor air fresh: Open windows regularly for ventilation, and use air purifiers and other equipment to purify indoor air.
2. Dietary precautions: Avoid letting children come into contact with foods that may cause allergies, such as shrimps, crabs, peanuts, etc.
3. Pet care: If you have a pet at home, bathe it and clean its hair regularly to avoid dander and hair on it from irritating your children.
4. Avoid contact with pollen: When the seasons change, avoid taking your children to places with a lot of pollen, such as grasslands and parks.
4. Methods of treating allergic rhinitis in infants
1. Medication: Antihistamines can be used to relieve children’s allergic reactions.
2. Topical treatment: Use nasal spray to relieve your child\’s symptoms such as nasal congestion and runny nose.
3. Dietary conditioning: You can choose some foods with heat-clearing and detoxifying effects, such as fresh asparagus, etc.
4. Traditional Chinese medicine treatment: You can choose traditional Chinese medicine conditioning, such as acupoint massage, moxibustion and other methods to promote the child\’s body\’s self-regulating function.
Abstract:
Infant allergic rhinitis is a common allergic disease caused by stimulation by certain external factors. Its main symptoms include frequent sneezing, watery rhinorrhea, nasal congestion, eye discomfort and dry cough. Family genetic factors, air pollution, improper diet and pet hairmay be the cause of the disease. To prevent allergic rhinitis in infants, we can start by keeping indoor air fresh, paying attention to diet, caring for pets, and avoiding contact with pollen. For the treatment of infant allergic rhinitis, we can choose drug treatment, topical treatment, dietary conditioning and traditional Chinese medicine treatment.
