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Prevention of allergic rhinitis
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Last reviewed: 23.04.2024
Primary prevention
Primary prevention is carried out primarily in children at risk (with hereditary heredity for atopic diseases).
Primary prevention activities
- Compliance with the diet of a pregnant woman. When allergic reactions from the diet exclude highly allergenic products.
- Elimination of occupational hazards from the first month of pregnancy.
- Use of medicines only for strict indications.
- Cessation of active and passive smoking as a factor contributing to early sensitization of the child.
- Natural feeding is the most important direction in the prevention of atopic predisposition, which must be kept at least until the 4th-6th month of life. It is advisable to exclude from the ration of the baby whole cow milk. Do not recommend the introduction of complementary foods up to 4 months.
- Elimination procedures.
Secondary prevention
Secondary prevention is aimed at preventing the manifestation of allergic rhinitis in sensitized children.
Secondary prevention activities
- Monitoring the state of the environment.
- Preventive treatment with antihistamines.
- Allergen-specific immunotherapy.
- Prevention of respiratory infections as allergy triggers.
- Educational programs.
Tertiary prevention
The main goal of tertiary prevention is to prevent a severe course of allergic rhinitis. Reductions in the frequency and duration of exacerbations are achieved with the help of the most effective and safe drugs, as well as the elimination of allergens. It is recommended to carry out preventive treatment with intranasal glucocorticoids for 1 month before the expected flowering season (in children from the age of 12).
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