Managing allergic rhinitis in children and young people

Abstract

Allergic rhinitis affects many children and young people in the UK causing significant symptoms and a reduction in quality of life. Viv Marsh looks at the role the practice nurse can play in the effective management of this condition Allergic rhinitis is a common disease in children and young people that places considerable burden on the lives of children and their families. Allergic rhinitis is strongly linked with asthma in children and young people. Practice nurses are ideally placed to help children to gain control of and manage their symptoms. Effective management combines both pharmacological and non-pharmacological approaches.