The best treatment for enlarged turbinates in children

Nasal turbinate hypertrophy in children is mostly caused by acute and chronic rhinitis, acute and chronic sinusitis, allergic rhinitis, and suitable treatment measures should be taken according to the cause of the disease. Clinically, nasal rinsing, topical medication and oral medication are the main treatments. 1. Nasal rinsing: sea salt water or saline can be used to wash out nasal secretions and keep the mucous membrane of the nasal cavity clean, thus relieving nasal congestion and other discomforts. 2. Topical medication: Nasal spray hormone commonly used budesonide nasal spray, tretinoin nasal spray, etc., can be used for perennial or seasonal allergic rhinitis, can improve the itchy nose, runny nose, sneezing and other symptoms. 3. Oral medication: Acute rhinitis and sinusitis caused by bacteria can be treated with oral antibiotics such as cefixime and mucus promoters such as aminoglutethimide oral solution. Allergic rhinitis can take antihistamines such as loratadine, and hormonal drugs such as prednisone can be taken orally when symptoms are severe. All of the above drugs should be used under the guidance of a physician. In conclusion, when children have enlarged nasal turbinates, it is recommended to consult an ENT doctor in time to clarify the cause of the disease and take targeted treatment.