Allergic rhinitis in Children

30 - 40% of children in Hong Kong are found to suffer from allergic rhinitis.

Impacts on daily lives of children with allergic rhinitis:

• Nasal congestion leads to poor quality sleep, or even sleep apnea.
• Poor sleeping quality results in chronic tiredness, hyperactivity and learning difficulty.
• Chronic nasal congestion in nose can cause sinus and middle ear infections.
• Chronic mouth breathing can affect the normal development of the teeth and facial structures.