"Hello experts, my child is 8 years old this year. He suffered from allergic rhinitis when he was 6 years old, and it relapsed recently. Our family has never kept pets before. Last week, the child got a cute puppy from his grandma's house.

But the next day, the child had symptoms of sneezing and runny nose, which seemed to be rhinitis again. I would like to ask, is the child's allergic rhinitis again related to the dog?" - Ms. Liu consulted on the phone.

Director Li from Wuhan Ren'an Hospital answered: The main reason for the recurrence of allergic rhinitis is inflammation in the nasal cavity and exposure to allergens.

Allergens include dust mites, pollen, fungi and animal dander.

Dog dander and secretions can carry allergens, which can cause allergic rhinitis if inhaled by children.

It can be seen that the recurrence of allergic rhinitis in your child is related to the dog, so it is recommended not to leave the dog at home.

Measures to prevent allergic rhinitis 1. Maintain indoor hygiene. Whether at work or in the room, dust should be removed regularly once a week, including vacuuming, cleaning, wiping furniture with a damp cloth, etc. to keep away from allergens.

2. Avoid the presence of allergens that easily cause dust, and reject pets, smoke, and even flowers, plants or furniture that may cause allergic rhinitis.

3. Pay attention to that all bedding, including your own pajamas, must have good sealing and flexibility, and insist on cleaning the bed and quilt every week to avoid mold and pollen.

4. Use wooden boards, floor tiles, etc. instead of carpets, especially carpets fixed to the floor should be removed.

Don't plant flowers or plants that require constant watering, as moist soil encourages mold growth.

5. Completely kill cockroaches and other pests.

Cockroaches are not only a nuisance to others, but the protein in their excrement is an important substance that causes allergic rhinitis and asthma, especially for children living in crowded rooms and cities. 6. Moldy things should be dealt with in time.

If there is mold, throw it away as soon as possible, or treat it as appropriate to remove the mold.

7. When the seasons change, be careful not to go to places with a lot of pollen and dust to avoid allergens.

At the same time, car windows and room windows should be closed when driving and sleeping.

8. When using the air conditioner, pay attention to maintaining a certain humidity in the room. Do not make it too dry, which may cause nasal discomfort. At the same time, use an air conditioner with air cleaning and filtering functions to prevent dust and pollen from entering the air-conditioned room.

9. Keep the nasal cavity moist, and don’t touch the entire nose all the time to avoid sensitivity.

10. Don’t abuse drugs.

When allergic rhinitis attacks, people will feel very uncomfortable, and may even cause headaches and dizziness. However, do not abuse medicines, especially do not take excessive amounts of medicines. You should take medicines under the guidance of a doctor.