Age 0-1

Allergic rhinitis is very seldom seen below the age of 1, since foods and allergens that are not inhaled are the predominant allergens that children in this age group are exposed to. However, sensitivity to food in infants is often associated with the appearance of allergy to inhalant allergens later in life.

Age 1-3

Allergic rhinitis due to inhalant allergens, such as pollens, animal epithelia and mites may now occur depending on the exposure, but foods are still the major cause of allergy symptoms at this age.

Age 3-7

Inhalant allergens are becoming more important than food allergens in provoking allergy symptoms and rhinitis is quite frequently seen among these children. However, sensitization to foods and inhalant allergens may often occur at the same time. nedocromil sodium, or, nasal steroids can begin before the pollen season.

Did you know that:

Up to 7 out of 10 children with seasonal and perennial rhinitis are allergic and may benefit from differential diagnosis and treatment.