Clinicoepidemiological Profile of Children with Allergic Rhinitis: A Cross-sectional Study

IntroductIonAllergic rhinitis is a fairly common problem among children, with the prevalence ranging from 2 to 25%. 1,2It is a largely underdiagnosed condition but causes a lot of stress among children.Though the symptoms are not grave or life-threatening, they are responsible for reduced quality of life among children.It is associated with school absenteeism, daytime sleepiness, fatigue, irritability, and a general sense of low well-being. 3,4Allergic rhinitis is also responsible for frequent visits to outpatient departments, family physicians, and pediatricians. 5The clinical symptoms can be in the form of nasal discharge, nasal itching, nasal congestion, or sneezing.Although