Abstract
Allergic rhinitis (AR) in children is a common condition that is a public health problem. Despite a well-codified treatment, clinical improvement is not the rule. To identify factors affecting the improvement of allergic rhinitis in children under symptomatic treatment. A 12-year retrospective descriptive study that included children aged 3 to 15 years, followed for allergic rhinitis. The search for explanatory factors for improvement under treatment was done using a binary logistic regression model. 52 children were included, with a mean age of 7 years (±3). A familial atopy history was present in 37 patients (71%). The presence of factors aggravating allergy was noted, including antibiotic consumption: 31 patients (60%) and overweight: 15 patients (29%). Associated asthma was noted in 42 patients (81%). The allergenic profile has regained a predominance of dust mite allergy (71%) and a significant frequency of multiallergies (79%). Management included therapeutic education and drug treatment. There was improvement in rhinitis in 27 patients (52%) and improvement in asthma in 26 patients (50%). Overweight and high consumption of antibiotics had a negative impact on the therapeutic outcome. A good therapeutic education had a favorable impact. AR is a debilitating condition requiring prolonged therapeutic education and drug treatment. The prescription of antibiotics in children with allergic rhinitis should be sparing and weight monitored.
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