Children with severe nasal congestion can not sleep

Children with severe nasal congestion cannot sleep, which can be caused by non-disease factors such as nasal secretion obstruction or disease factors such as upper respiratory tract infection and abnormal nasal structure, it is recommended to choose a regular hospital for consultation and treatment. Common causes 1, upper respiratory tract infection: can cause nasal mucosa congestion, edema, increased secretions, affecting normal breathing, such as repeated inflammatory stimulation can cause nasal turbinate hypertrophy, tonsil hypertrophy, etc., resulting in nasal congestion; 2, nasal structure abnormalities: related to trauma, dysplasia and genetic diet, such as nasal septal deviation, resulting in obstructed breathing, affecting sleep quality; 3, nasal secretions obstruction: when the child’s nasal cavity secretions are not handled in a timely manner and accumulate more and more, it will be difficult to sleep due to severe nasal congestion; 4. Allergic rhinitis: after the child is exposed to allergens, non-specific inflammation of the nasal mucosa mediated mainly by immunoglobulin E, nasal congestion and edema lead to nasal congestion. Treatment 1, clean the nasal cavity: use sterile cotton swabs to clean out the nasal secretions, or use saline saline to clean the nasal cavity; 2, massage: gently press the two cases of the nose and the middle part of the nasolabial groove, can play the role of usually nasal cavity, help breathing; 3, hot compress: use a hot towel on the nose, so that the nasal mucosa contraction, help secretions discharge, relieve nasal congestion symptoms; 4, drug treatment: can follow medical advice to use Cetirizine hydrochloride can be used as prescribed by the doctor for anti-allergy and relief of nasal congestion. In severe cases, use compound furacilin ephedrine nasal drops to reduce nasal mucosal congestion and edema. If there is bacterial infection, take antibiotics as prescribed by the doctor; 5. Surgery: mainly for nasal deformity and abnormal enlargement, such as deviated nasal septum and enlarged tonsils. Pay attention to the sleeping posture, you can properly elevate the pillow; use humidifier to keep the air moist; when blowing the nose, use your finger to press one nostril and gently blow the other side of the nose to avoid excessive force, which may cause pain.