Treatment for a child with allergic rhinitis includes which of the following? (Select all that apply.)
a. removing drapes and using blinds on windows
b. using down bedding
c. using dustcovers on beds
d. avoiding wool bedding
e. using hardwood floors
f. keeping pets indoors
C, D, E
Allergic rhinitis or hay fever is an inflammatory disorder of the nasal mucosa. Symptoms include rhinorrhea, postnasal drip, sneezing, allergic conjunctivitis, sniffling, itchy nose and palate, dark circles under the eyes, and the "allergic salute." During immunotherapy, children must be observed for signs of anaphylaxis for 30 minutes. Caregivers should be advised to avoid wool and down bedding; use dustproof covers on beds; remove carpets, drapes, and blinds from the child's room; keep humidity lower than 50 percent; and keep pets outside.
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