How to deal with a child who has poor nasal breathing since childhood

Patient's question:

Our child has had a stuffy nose since childhood, with yellow nasal discharge. We have tried both traditional Chinese medicine and Western medicine, as well as topical medications, but none have shown any effect. Recently, it has been said that soaking feet in a decoction of Xanthium can treat sinusitis. Is this true? Doctor

Doctor's answer:

Hello, based on your description, it's important to understand whether the child's nasal congestion is due to adenoid hypertrophy. If it is, it can lead to nasal congestion, especially during deep sleep at night, causing mouth breathing and even snoring or gasping for breath. An endoscopic examination or CT scan can be used to confirm this. If you'd like to try medication first, you can start by treating it as general rhinitis—taking Xiangju capsules orally and using Fuma nasal drops locally.