What to do if your child’s nose is stuffy and out of breath

Pediatric nasal congestion may be due to upper respiratory tract infection or acute sinusitis and other causes, need to determine the cause of nasal congestion, and then targeted treatment. 1. Upper respiratory tract infection: when there are bacterial, viral and other causes of infection, can cause mucosal secretions increase, thus causing nasal congestion, should be clear pathogens for targeted treatment, bacterial infections can use sensitive antibiotics, such as amoxicillin and so on. Viral infections are generally treated with supportive therapy, and antiviral drugs are not routinely used. In addition, you can use a warm towel to apply hot compresses to the nose to improve ventilation. 2. Acute sinusitis: the main symptoms manifested as nasal congestion, headache, pus nasal discharge, generalized fatigue, etc., the treatment to control the infection, lift the ventilation difficulties, symptomatic treatment is mainly, generally can use saline nasal wash. If necessary, you need to follow the doctor’s instructions for anti-infection treatment (such as cefixime, amoxicillin, etc.), you can also use ultrasonic nebulization and other physical therapy to improve local blood circulation. Should be clear and positive to clarify the cause of the disease and then according to the doctor’s guidance reasonable use of medication, do not blindly use their own medication. During the treatment period life attention should be light diet, drink more water, pay attention to rest.