What should I do if I have allergic rhinitis and catch colds frequently?
Disease description:
My child has allergic rhinitis but frequently exhibits cold-like symptoms. What should I do if a child with allergic rhinitis often catches colds?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Xu Gang
Individuals with allergic rhinitis are prone to catching colds and should take antihistamine medications—such as loratadine tablets—under a physician’s guidance to alleviate symptoms. If cold symptoms are severe, medications such as Lianhua Qingwen Capsules may be prescribed by a physician to treat the common cold. Additionally, both allergic rhinitis and the common cold can cause nasal congestion and rhinorrhea; therefore, treatment with ephedrine nasal drops should also be administered under medical supervision.
