How to treat cough caused by allergic rhinitis in children

When children have allergic rhinitis and cough, they can receive general treatment such as increasing water intake, opening windows for ventilation, etc. If the symptoms are severe, medication or surgery can be used as directed by the doctor if necessary.

1. General treatment

1. Increase water intake: It is recommended to increase the amount of water children drink appropriately to replenish water and dilute the secretions in the respiratory tract, which helps relieve cough symptoms.

2. Open windows for ventilation: When children are in an environment with polluted air, symptoms such as coughing may be aggravated. Therefore, the room should be well ventilated to ensure fresh air.

3. Stay away from allergens: Parents should pay attention to observe and find out the causes of children's allergies, avoid contact with the substance again, thereby reducing irritation to the nasal mucosa and airway and reducing the degree of coughing.

4. Other methods: Some foods may also induce allergic reactions in children, such as seafood products such as shrimps and crabs, and tropical fruits such as mangoes and pineapples. They should be avoided in time to avoid affecting recovery.

2. Drug treatment

1. Antihistamines: If the child is irritable, itchy, tearful, or has ptosis, he or she needs to be treated with antihistamines such as cetirizine hydrochloride tablets and loratadine capsules under the guidance of a doctor.

2. Glucocorticoids: Children can also take budesonide inhalation powder, mometasone furoate nasal spray and other glucocorticoids as prescribed by the doctor to control inflammation and improve discomfort symptoms.

3. Surgical treatment

If the above methods are not effective, treatment can also be performed through methods such as bronchial thermoplasty, but the decision on whether this method is feasible should be made after evaluation by a professional physician.

For children with more severe symptoms, they can also take leukotriene receptor antagonists and immunosuppressants such as montelukast sodium chewable tablets and cyclosporine soft capsules under the guidance of a doctor. At the same time, we should also pay attention to strengthening physical exercise in daily life, such as jogging and skipping rope, which can improve the body's immunity and benefit physical health.