Impact of allergic rhinitis
on a child's life
Allergic rhinitis can have a significant impact on
a child's quality of life and ability to participate
in everyday activities.
Daytime symptoms, like sneezing, congestion and
itchy eyes, can lead to inattentiveness and difficulty
concentrating. Nocturnal symptoms can also cause
sleep loss, secondary daytime fatigue and irritability,
which only further undermine a child's ability to
function normally. As a result, some children may
become unresponsive and disinterested in activities.
Decline in a child's school
performance is a major concern
When compared to a non-allergic child, the allergic
child's ability to learn can be significantly impaired.
In addition, allergic rhinitis, when left untreated,
may predispose patients to more serious respiratory
diseases such as asthma, sinusitis and otitis media.
The general coinciding of pollen season
with preparations for final examinations
at school causes unnecessary distress for
children suffering from seasonal allergies.
This is why treating allergy symptoms
is so important.