[Treatment of child's allergic rhinitis]

Sleep disturbances, fatigue and irritability associated with a child's allergic rhinitis decrease the child's quality of life and functioning. The diagnosis of a rhinitis occurring during the pollen season may be readily apparent from the anamnesis. Instead, the symptom picture throughout the year is often masked by respiratory infections. Attempts are made to eliminate from the child's living environment those factors that exhibit a causal relationship to the symptoms. Avoidance of natural allergens is practically not possible. Effective and well-tolerated medicaments are available for allergic rhinitis. Desensitization deserves a consideration.