Nasal congestion in children is commonly associated with upper respiratory tract infections (i.e. the common cold), which can trigger symptoms of nasal congestion, runny nose and, in severe cases, snoring and open-mouth breathing, due to congestion and swelling of the mucous membrane of the affected nasal cavity and a reduction in the effective ventilation area of the nasal cavity.
When children have symptoms of nasal congestion, nasal drops of saline or nebulised inhalation can be used, while children can drink more water and eat fruit.
If these methods do not work and the nasal congestion seriously affects the child’s breathing, take the child to the hospital in time to identify the cause and then administer symptomatic and causal treatment.