Evaluation of Effectiveness of Adjuvant Remedies in Treatment of Allergic Rhinitis in Children

Abstract

Allergic rhinitis is a global health problem that increasing in prevalence at an alarming rate. Data suggests that AR is the most common chronic disorder in the pediatric population with up to 40% of children affected. Allergic rhinitis is also a social problem that negatively affects the patients’ quality of life, performance and productivity, and thus, it is accepted as a major chronic re¬spiratory disease with economic burdens and risks for asth¬ma. AR is often associated with co-morbidities, asthma being one of the most common. Other co-morbidities such as sinusitis, conjunctivitis, eczema, Eustachian tube dysfunction and otitis media. AR also affects the quality of sleep in children and frequently leads to day-time fatigue which significantly hampers the process of learning and school performance. There are several different therapy strategies for allergic rhinitis. Pharmacotherapy plays an important role by reducing the sy