What causes nasal congestion in children

Nasal congestion in children can be caused by inflammation, nasal deformity, trauma, intranasal swelling, intranasal foreign body and other factors, it is recommended to consult a doctor in time. 1. Inflammation: such as sinusitis, rhinitis, etc., the inflammatory reaction can stimulate the local mucosal congestion, edema, thus triggering nasal congestion, the child may also be accompanied by a runny nose, decreased sense of smell, fever, nasal itching and other symptoms. 2. Nasal deformity: such as atresia of the anterior nostril, external nasal deformity. 3. Trauma: such as skull base fracture, nasal bone fracture, etc., the child may also be accompanied by severe pain at the fracture site and pressure pain. 4. Intra-nasal masses: such as nasal polyps, fibro-angiomas, etc., which cause nasal congestion due to blockage of the nasal cavity. 5. Intra-nasal foreign body: mostly put in by children themselves when playing, mostly manifested as nasal congestion on one side, which may be accompanied by foul-smelling nasal discharge, bleeding and other abnormal manifestations. Children with symptoms of nasal congestion, persistent unrelieved or accompanied by other discomforts, should consult a doctor in a timely manner, under the guidance of the doctor to identify the cause of the disease, and if necessary, to carry out appropriate treatment.