What to do if your child has rhinitis and nasal congestion

Rhinitis and nasal congestion are common in children, and as parents, we must pay attention to helping our children get the right treatment and solve these problems, and reduce the impact on them as much as possible. First of all, we must pay attention to avoiding allergens, and consult a doctor before using allergy medications, such as Purmin or Diphenhydramine. Of course, we must also pay attention to daily care after taking allergy medications, and pay attention to nasal hygiene.

1. Avoid allergens

1. If your child is allergic to fur or mites, remove all down pillows and quilts. Use a vacuum cleaner instead of a broom to clean the home. Keep the doors and windows of the bedroom open to keep the air fresh.

2. If you are allergic to chemical gases, you should pay special attention to the decoration of your home environment and try to use green and environmentally friendly decoration materials;

3. If the allergy is very severe, you can use anti-allergic drugs, which are used locally or systemically. Children around 2 years old can use local nasal sprays; Nasonex, Renocort, Berkson, etc.

4. If allergic rhinitis is caused by a cold, it is mainly necessary to exercise to reduce the risk of colds, which can also play a preventive role;

2. Antiallergic drugs for the treatment of allergic rhinitis in children

1. Chlorpheniramine: Compared with diphenhydramine, its adverse reactions such as drowsiness and dry mouth are milder, but children may experience hallucinations, irritability, etc. if they take an overdose. It is contraindicated for patients with prostatic hypertrophy and pyloric duodenal infarction. Chlorpheniramine can also induce epilepsy, so it is contraindicated in patients with a history of epilepsy. You should not drive a vehicle or do work that requires high concentration while taking the medicine.

2. Diphenhydramine: This drug is widely used for itchy allergic diseases such as urticaria, allergic dermatitis, etc. Common adverse reactions include dizziness, drowsiness, fatigue, and occasionally rash. Long-term use for more than 6 months can cause anemia.

3. Ketotifen: Ketotifen is an inflammatory mediator-inhibiting asthma treatment drug. It can be used to treat allergic rhinitis and allergic dermatitis. Its main adverse effects are drowsiness and fatigue. Long-term use can increase appetite and lead to weight gain.

3. Prevention of rhinitis in children

1. Pay attention to nasal hygiene at ordinary times.

2. Pay attention to the method of blowing your nose. If you have a stuffy nose and a lot of mucus, it is advisable to block one nostril. Blow outwards with a little force, then alternate blowing.

3. When swimming, you should maintain the correct posture and try to keep your head above water.

4. If you have toothache, you should seek thorough treatment.

5. Take medication and external nasal drops promptly as directed by your doctor.

6. For those with chronic sinusitis, you need to have confidence and perseverance in treatment, and pay attention to strengthening your physical fitness to prevent colds.