Pediatric Nasal Obstruction

Nasal obstruction refers to the partial or complete blockage of the nasal passages leading to difficulties with breathing through the nose. Nasal obstruction can be caused by various factors, including allergies, infections, structural abnormalities such as deviated septum or enlarged turbinates, adenoid hypertrophy, nasal polyps, foreign objects in the nose, or congenital conditions.

Symptoms of nasal obstruction in children may include the following:

• mouth breathing
• snoring
• noisy breathing
• difficulty sleeping
• recurrent sinus infections
• speech and dental issues

Treatment options for nasal obstruction depend on the underlying cause and may include medications for allergies or infections, nasal saline irrigation, nasal steroid sprays, surgical procedures like adenoidectomy or septoplasty in specific cases, or lifestyle modifications. Proper evaluation by an ear, nose, and throat specialist is essential to diagnose the cause of nasal obstruction and develop an appropriate treatment plan to improve nasal breathing and overall quality of life.

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