Yes. Allergic rhinitis causes nasal congestion that forces mouth breathing, producing snoring and fragmented sleep. Daytime tiredness follows. Treating the underlying nasal allergy with intranasal steroids typically resolves the sleep disruption - both conditions must be managed together.
Written by Dr. Tanuja Mishra, MBBS (MKCG Medical College, Berhampur University, Odisha), MD Paediatrics (S.C.B. Medical College, Utkal University, Odisha), Consultant Paediatrician, Bengaluru. 17+ years, 20,000+ children. Phone: 9886261613.
