{"id":22437,"date":"2025-04-28T10:08:42","date_gmt":"2025-04-28T09:08:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mediconanet.pt\/?p=22437"},"modified":"2025-11-07T18:28:50","modified_gmt":"2025-11-07T18:28:50","slug":"allergic-rhinitis-in-children-symptoms","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/staging.mediconanet.pt\/en\/rinite-alergica-em-criancas-sintomas\/","title":{"rendered":"Allergic Rhinitis in Children: Symptoms and Treatments"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"22437\" class=\"elementor elementor-22437\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c3da9d4 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"c3da9d4\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-18bc362 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"18bc362\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"\" data-start=\"423\" data-end=\"713\">A <strong data-start=\"425\" data-end=\"456\">allergic rhinitis in children<\/strong> is a fairly common condition caused by exposure to allergens such as dust mites, pollen, animal dander and fungi. When a child comes into contact with these substances, the immune system overreacts, causing inflammation in the nasal passages.<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"715\" data-end=\"847\">This condition can affect quality of life, sleep and even school performance, making it essential to identify and treat it early.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d546a10 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"d546a10\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a812fc6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a812fc6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pt.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Rinite_al%C3%A9rgica\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Main Symptoms of Allergic Rhinitis\n<\/a><\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0fcd0fa elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0fcd0fa\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"\" data-start=\"897\" data-end=\"961\">The most common symptoms of allergic rhinitis in children include:<\/p><ul data-start=\"963\" data-end=\"1126\"><li class=\"\" data-start=\"963\" data-end=\"986\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"965\" data-end=\"986\">Frequent sneezing<\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"987\" data-end=\"1014\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"989\" data-end=\"1014\">Nasal discharge (runny nose)<\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"1015\" data-end=\"1055\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1017\" data-end=\"1055\">Itchy nose, eyes or throat<\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"1056\" data-end=\"1075\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1058\" data-end=\"1075\">Nasal congestion<\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"1076\" data-end=\"1126\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1078\" data-end=\"1126\">Difficulty sleeping due to nasal obstruction<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1128\" data-end=\"1309\">It's important to be aware that allergic rhinitis can also be associated with respiratory diseases such as asthma, and can have a lasting impact if not treated properly.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-aff2385 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"aff2385\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Nasal Sprays for Rhinitis: Types and Usage\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fed89c3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"fed89c3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1366\" data-end=\"1496\">The <strong data-start=\"1369\" data-end=\"1386\">nasal sprays<\/strong> are often indicated to quickly relieve the symptoms of rhinitis, especially nasal congestion.<\/p><h3 class=\"\" data-start=\"1498\" data-end=\"1524\">Types of Nasal Sprays<\/h3><ul data-start=\"1526\" data-end=\"1995\"><li class=\"\" data-start=\"1526\" data-end=\"1684\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1528\" data-end=\"1684\"><strong data-start=\"1528\" data-end=\"1565\">Nasal corticosteroid sprays<\/strong>:<br data-start=\"1566\" data-end=\"1569\" \/>Highly effective in controlling inflammation of the nasal passages. Used daily to prevent symptoms.<\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"1686\" data-end=\"1872\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1688\" data-end=\"1872\"><strong data-start=\"1688\" data-end=\"1720\">Decongestant sprays<\/strong>:<br data-start=\"1721\" data-end=\"1724\" \/>They work by reducing swelling of the mucous membranes, providing immediate relief. However, prolonged use should be avoided as it can aggravate congestion.<\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"1874\" data-end=\"1995\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1876\" data-end=\"1995\"><strong data-start=\"1876\" data-end=\"1904\">Antihistamine sprays<\/strong>:<br data-start=\"1905\" data-end=\"1908\" \/>They block the action of histamines, quickly relieving symptoms such as runny nose and sneezing.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><blockquote data-start=\"1997\" data-end=\"2133\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1999\" data-end=\"2133\">The use of nasal sprays in children should always be guided by a doctor, ensuring that the safest and most effective treatment is chosen.<\/p><\/blockquote>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9c09f0f elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"9c09f0f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/staging.mediconanet.pt\/en\/product\/allergies\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Book your appointment <\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-02eeb74 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"02eeb74\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.mediconanet.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/rinite-alergica-em-criancas-spray-1024x576.avif\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-22446\" alt=\"allergic rhinitis in children spray\" srcset=\"https:\/\/staging.mediconanet.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/rinite-alergica-em-criancas-spray-1024x576.avif 1024w, https:\/\/staging.mediconanet.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/rinite-alergica-em-criancas-spray-300x169.avif 300w, https:\/\/staging.mediconanet.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/rinite-alergica-em-criancas-spray-768x432.avif 768w, https:\/\/staging.mediconanet.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/rinite-alergica-em-criancas-spray-18x10.avif 18w, https:\/\/staging.mediconanet.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/rinite-alergica-em-criancas-spray-600x338.avif 600w, https:\/\/staging.mediconanet.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/rinite-alergica-em-criancas-spray.avif 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2b9704f elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2b9704f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Vasomotor Rhinitis: What It Is and What the Symptoms Are\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d6c573d e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"d6c573d\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2f1a15a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2f1a15a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2191\" data-end=\"2377\">A <strong data-start=\"2193\" data-end=\"2214\">vasomotor rhinitis<\/strong> is a different condition to allergic rhinitis. It is not associated with allergies, but rather with changes in blood flow in the nasal passages, and can be triggered by:<\/p><ul data-start=\"2379\" data-end=\"2490\"><li class=\"\" data-start=\"2379\" data-end=\"2414\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"2381\" data-end=\"2414\">Sudden changes in temperature<\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"2415\" data-end=\"2437\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"2417\" data-end=\"2437\">Environmental pollution<\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"2438\" data-end=\"2456\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"2440\" data-end=\"2456\">Strong smells<\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"2457\" data-end=\"2467\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"2459\" data-end=\"2467\">stress<\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"2468\" data-end=\"2490\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"2470\" data-end=\"2490\">Hormonal changes<\/p><\/li><\/ul><h3 class=\"\" data-start=\"2492\" data-end=\"2525\">Symptoms of Vasomotor Rhinitis<\/h3><ul data-start=\"2527\" data-end=\"2706\"><li class=\"\" data-start=\"2527\" data-end=\"2559\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"2529\" data-end=\"2559\">Intermittent nasal congestion<\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"2560\" data-end=\"2584\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"2562\" data-end=\"2584\">Clear nasal discharge<\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"2585\" data-end=\"2642\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"2587\" data-end=\"2642\">Feeling of a blocked nose, especially when waking up<\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"2643\" data-end=\"2706\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"2645\" data-end=\"2706\">Nasal irritation without itching or sneezing typical of allergies<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p class=\"\" data-start=\"2708\" data-end=\"2904\">Although the symptoms may be similar, vasomotor rhinitis does not involve an immunological reaction. Treatment often includes the use of appropriate nasal sprays to control symptoms.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4ecb3a6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4ecb3a6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Online Consultation for Allergy Assessment and Treatment\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1aad3bd elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1aad3bd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2971\" data-end=\"3238\">If your child has symptoms of allergic rhinitis or another respiratory condition, it's important to seek medical attention. In <strong data-start=\"3102\" data-end=\"3167\"><a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/staging.mediconanet.pt\/en\/product\/allergies\/\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"3104\" data-end=\"3165\">Doctor on the Net<\/a><\/strong>you can book an appointment <strong data-start=\"3186\" data-end=\"3219\">online consultation for allergies<\/strong>without leaving home.<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"3240\" data-end=\"3270\">The allergy consultation includes<\/p><ul data-start=\"3272\" data-end=\"3500\"><li class=\"\" data-start=\"3272\" data-end=\"3307\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"3274\" data-end=\"3307\">Full symptom assessment<\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"3308\" data-end=\"3362\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"3310\" data-end=\"3362\">Identification of possible triggering factors<\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"3363\" data-end=\"3447\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"3365\" data-end=\"3447\">Prescription of appropriate treatment (including medication and environmental guidelines)<\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"3448\" data-end=\"3500\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"3450\" data-end=\"3500\">Therapeutic monitoring and adjustment, if necessary<\/p><\/li><\/ul><blockquote data-start=\"3502\" data-end=\"3701\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"3504\" data-end=\"3701\">Online care by experienced doctors<br data-start=\"3548\" data-end=\"3551\" \/>\u2705 Comfortable and safe consultation without travelling<br data-start=\"3601\" data-end=\"3604\" \/>Prescription of treatment for allergic rhinitis, vasomotor rhinitis and other allergic conditions<\/p><\/blockquote>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-41c373b elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"41c373b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Conclusion<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6e1a46b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6e1a46b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3722\" data-end=\"3939\">A <strong data-start=\"3724\" data-end=\"3755\">allergic rhinitis in children<\/strong> can have a significant impact on well-being and school performance. Identifying the symptoms and starting appropriate treatment is key to avoiding long-term complications.<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"3941\" data-end=\"4202\">If you suspect that your child may suffer from allergic rhinitis or another respiratory problem, book your appointment now. <span style=\"color: #008080;\"><strong data-start=\"4052\" data-end=\"4148\"><a class=\"\" style=\"color: #008080;\" href=\"https:\/\/staging.mediconanet.pt\/en\/product\/allergies\/\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"4054\" data-end=\"4146\">online allergy consultation at M\u00e9dico na Net<\/a><\/strong> <\/span>and guarantees a personalised diagnosis and treatment.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A rinite al\u00e9rgica em crian\u00e7as \u00e9 uma condi\u00e7\u00e3o bastante comum, causada pela exposi\u00e7\u00e3o a al\u00e9rgenos como \u00e1caros, p\u00f3len, pelos de animais e fungos. Quando a crian\u00e7a entra em contacto com estas subst\u00e2ncias, o sistema imunit\u00e1rio reage de forma exagerada, provocando inflama\u00e7\u00e3o nas vias nasais. Esta condi\u00e7\u00e3o pode afetar a qualidade de vida, o sono e [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1393,"featured_media":22447,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[56],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-22437","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-alergias"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/staging.mediconanet.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/rinite-alergica-em-criancas.avif","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/staging.mediconanet.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/22437","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/staging.mediconanet.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/staging.mediconanet.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/staging.mediconanet.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1393"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/staging.mediconanet.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=22437"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/staging.mediconanet.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/22437\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/staging.mediconanet.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/22447"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/staging.mediconanet.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=22437"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/staging.mediconanet.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=22437"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/staging.mediconanet.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=22437"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}