Nasal congestion in infants and children of different ages
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: Nasal congestion in childhood is a common complaint and clinical symptom, and the diagnosis and treatment of the conditions that cause this symptom vary significantly depending on age. Newborns are necessarily nasal breathers, so difficulty in nasal breathing is a very important symptom that must be evaluated for timely correction. Аim - to analyze scientific literature sources regarding the causes, consequences, and modern views on the correction and prevention of nasal breathing disorders. The authors present and systematize information on the main causes of nasal congestion in infants and children of different ages. The focus is on the causes and consequences of nasal breathing disorders in children. From the standpoint of modern international recommendations, the effectiveness of correction of nasal breathing disorders is assessed and views on the possibilities of preventing upper respiratory tract diseases are expanded. Conclusions. The nasal mucosa in young children requires regular care. Nasal obstruction in childhood is a common problem, which often leads to negative consequences. The use of the new medical product SNOTTY (CHOTTI) allows for high-quality and effective cleansing of the nasal mucosa from nasal secretions, removal of nasal congestion with difficulty in nasal breathing, and provision of daily hygiene of the nasal cavity. The authors declare no conflict of interest.
Source: Modern pediatrics Ukraine
Language: English
Subfield: Surgery
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4413072405