Rhinitis%20-%20allergic%20(pediatric) Signs and Symptoms

Signs and Symptoms

Introduction

Most prevalent in childhood and adolescence

Definition

Rhinitis

Inflammation of the nasal lining membranes

Allergic Rhinitis

IgE-mediated inflammatory disease of the nasal mucous membrane occurring after exposure to allergens and trigger factors
Also known as hay fever or allergic rhinosinusitis

Epidemiology

Affects approximately 25% of children worldwide
- Estimated prevalence in Europe and United States is 30%
Approximately 80% of symptoms of allergic rhinitis develop before 20 years of age

Signs and Symptoms

Major Signs and Symptoms

Nasal itching
Watery rhinorrhea
Nasal congestion, with or without obstruction
Sneezing

Other Signs and Symptoms

Headache
Conjunctival symptoms, eye pruritus
Pruritus of the nose, palate, ears
Postnasal drainage
Impaired smell
Sleep disturbance/sleep apnea

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