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Nasal congestion is a very common condition when the weather changes. Nasal congestion in children makes them uncomfortable. Although nasal congestion is rarely serious, if left untreated, it can become chronic and cause complications.
Nasal congestion is a condition in which one or both sides of the nose are blocked, making it difficult or impossible to breathe. Nasal congestion can be caused by inflammation of the blood vessels in the nose, swollen nasal tissues, or an excess of mucus in the nose.
1. Causes of stuffy nose in children
Weather changes: When the weather is cold, children will easily catch colds, causing stuffy noses and runny noses. This situation often appears more when it is near dawn, when the air temperature drops; Changing living environment: Children who have just gone to school, are exposed to strange environments, many of which are sick, which also easily cause them to have respiratory problems such as nasal congestion, cough, sore throat, and bronchitis. management ; Viral infections: A stuffy nose can happen when a child has a viral infection, especially a cold virus. Besides stuffy nose, flu virus also causes sneezing, coughing, sore throat; Allergic rhinitis: Children with allergic rhinitis, in addition to nasal congestion, may also sneeze a lot, runny nose, itchy eyes. Allergic rhinitis usually causes congestion on both sides of the nose. If there is discharge in the nose, it is mostly liquid and pale white.
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2. How to treat and care for a child with a stuffy nose
Nasal congestion causes children discomfort from mild to severe. When a child has a stuffy nose, parents and caregivers can apply some of the following to relieve the stuffy nose such as:
Nasal steaming: Hot steam can help relieve stuffy nose because it clears up the stuffy nose. loosen mucus in the nose, the fluid drains out more easily, so the nose is more open; Nasal spray with physiological saline: Salt water spray can help relieve nasal inflammation and congestion. Or rinsing the nose with physiological saline also helps clear mucus in the nose and sinuses, clears the nasal passages for easier breathing. However, when performing nasal irrigation for children, it is necessary to ensure that the spray solution is sterile and warm, to avoid causing bacterial infections for the sinuses and nose; Heat: Applying heat with a damp washcloth can help relieve sinus congestion and the feeling of heaviness in the nose and face. However, it should be noted that a damp towel should not be too hot to cause skin burns; Aromatherapy: Eucalyptus essential oil can relieve symptoms of rhinitis and nasal congestion. Aromatherapy is done by placing a few drops of essential oils in a bowl of hot water and inhaling the steam; Keep your baby warm: Always keep your child's body warm, especially when the weather changes from hot to cold, or at night when the temperature drops suddenly; Put the child on a high pillow: If the child has a stuffy nose, when the child sleeps, especially at night, it is necessary to raise the child's head higher than usual or let the child lie on his side to make it easier for him to breathe; For children to drink enough water: For young children should drink enough milk, older children should drink enough water. When sufficient water is provided, the mucus in the nose also reduces its consistency, is easy to drain, reduces pressure on the sinuses and helps reduce inflammation and irritation; Hygiene for children: In daily activities or before eating, it is necessary to maintain hygiene, especially washing hands to avoid viral infections that cause nasal congestion and respiratory diseases for children. In order to avoid nasal congestion in children, causing discomfort and inconvenience in daily life, as well as chronic nasal congestion, parents need to pay attention to prevent nasal congestion in children, especially during the transitional weather. season.
Pediatrics Department at Vinmec has a full range of separate specialties such as ENT, respiratory to help treat coughs and runny nose quickly and effectively. In addition, Pediatrics is also a key area of Vinmec Health System, always bringing satisfaction to customers and highly appreciated by industry experts. With modern equipment, sterile space, minimizing the impact as well as the risk of disease spread. Along with that is the dedication from the doctors with professional experience with pediatric patients, making the examination no longer a concern of the parents.
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