Patient's question:
Boy, 4 years old. My child got infected with a cold at kindergarten this year, and because the elders didn't pay attention, it developed into rhinitis. Now it attacks every few days, and the child has to get injections and take medicine. This is not a sustainable solution. Please ask: How to deal with children's rhinitis?Doctor's answer:
Actually, the causes of its onset are the same as in adults. However, when it comes to using medications for children's rhinitis, one must be cautious, as some medications are not suitable for children or should not be used long-term. For example, some decongestants and nasal sprays with corticosteroids are often prescribed in pediatric departments of hospitals, and even in the otolaryngology departments of children's hospitals. However, these medications are generally more suitable for children and are relatively safe for them to use. Therefore, we do not recommend using commonly used adult medications for children, as the concentrations or dosages for adults are often too high, which may lead to additional side effects in children. In our department, when treating children's rhinitis, we use traditional Chinese medicine, and the results have been quite effective.