兒童鼻敏感

鼻敏感兒童比例為 30 – 40%
 
鼻敏感對於兒童日常生活的影響:
 
長時間耳咽管閉塞會引起中耳炎，影響兒童聽覺長期鼻塞會令皮膚睡眠質素變差，有可能出現睡眠窒息症不能集中學習，影響學業睡眠不足而引致兒童有過度活躍症鼻塞兒童經常張開口呼吸，影響牙齒和臉部正常發育

  資料來源: www.allergic-rhinitis.com.hk
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Allergic Rhinitis –Allergic Rhinitis Symptoms, Allergic Rhinitis Causes

 

Allergic rhinitis Hong Kong

According to survey, about 25% allergic rhinitis patients are found in Hong Kong. Allergic rhinitis is caused by inflammation of the lining of the nose due to exposure to allergens It is an important risk factor for the development of asthma in young children.

 

Allergic Rhinitis Symptoms

Symptoms include sneezing, itching, clear nasal discharge, post-nasal drip and congestion. Many patients with allergic rhinitis also suffer from allergy symptoms in their eyes.

 

Allergic Rhinitis Causes

Allergic rhinitis is most commonly caused by allergy to house dust mites, animal dander, cockroaches, mold spores and pollens. Environmental and industrial chemicals can also cause allergic rhinitis. Besides allergies, other common causes include vasomotor rhinitis, infection and medications.

Allergic Rhinitis treatment / Avoidance

Treatment of allergic rhinitis should first and foremost include avoidance of the relevant allergens. This will involve modifying the environment at home and at work. Nasal steroid spray is the most effective medication for the prevention of rhinitis symptoms, whereas acute symptoms should be treated with oral antihistamines. Long-term use of over-the-counter decongestant sprays should be avoided. For long-term management of moderate to severe allergic rhinitis, especially if the patient fails to adequately respond to allergen avoidance and medications, patients should consider undergoing desensitization treatment to induce tolerance to the relevant allergens.

 

Reference information:  http://www.allergic-rhinitis.com.hk/
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