Once an allergen is identified in a child with allergic rhinitis, what would be the treatment of choice?
a. Use appropriate medications.
b. Begin desensitization injections.
c. Eliminate the allergen.
d. Remove the adenoids.
C
The first priority is to attempt to remove the causative agent from the child's environment. Medications are not a first-line treatment but can be helpful in controlling allergic rhinitis. Immunotherapy is usually the final component of controlling allergic rhinitis. Adenoids are tissues that can swell with constant rhinitis; however, a surgical procedure is not indicated for allergic rhinitis. Dealing with the cause is the first priority.
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