Question
An 8-month-old baby often sneezes after the second day of having a runny nose. Is this a sign of improvement or could there be other issues?
Answer
Your baby might be experiencing allergic rhinitis, which is a non-infectious inflammatory disease of the nasal mucosa triggered by allergens, mainly mediated by IgE and involving multiple immune cells and cytokines. It is recommended to treat with loratadine tablets. In severe cases, desensitization therapy can be considered.