Patient's question:
My baby got a cold a few days ago, so she has been experiencing some symptoms of nasal congestion and runny nose. We gave her some cold medicine, and it helped, but a few days later, the symptoms returned and became worse. Her nasal congestion is so severe that both nostrils are basically blocked, and she can only breathe through her mouth. It looks very pitiful.What kind of help do I need: What are the quick and effective ways to relieve my baby's nasal congestion?
Doctor's answer:
A child has severe nasal congestion, which may indicate rhinitis. The symptoms of pediatric rhinitis include nasal congestion, runny nose, reduced sense of smell, headache, etc. Common triggers mainly include catching a cold, overexertion, vitamin deficiencies, etc. Pediatric rhinitis can cause nasal narrowing, affecting ventilation, leading to poor breathing. This may result in incomplete lung inflation and reduced oxygen intake, causing chronic hypoxia in the body. It can impair normal brain development and affect intelligence. Depending on the specific situation, the main treatment methods are: