Rhinitis or allergic rhinoconjunctivitis

What is it

Is called allergic rhinitis or allergic rhinoconjunctivitis to all inflammatory processes affecting the nasal passages (nose) and the conjunctiva of the eye, caused by hypersensitivity to different substances present in the environment.

It can occur at any stage of life, but it becomes evident from 5-6 years of age.

There are two types: perennial, with symptoms year-round and seasonal, typically spring and due to pollens.

Impact on children

Allergic rhinitis is the most frequent allergic disease. The proportion of population affected varies between 3% and 15%, according to various studies.

There are various causes of rhinitis, both in children and in adults, but it is estimated that most cases of rhinitis are allergic origin.

Its prevalence is increasing in the population, both in childhood and in adult and one of the major causes behind the increase in allergies and therefore, allergic rhinitis, is pollution.