My 18-month-old nephew, who attends daycare, has had a runny nose for months. He snores a lot and breathes with his mouth open, despite nasal washes.
He has also suffered from reflux. What do you advise?
This condition is often attributed to the beginning of daycare attendance, which often coincides with the autumn season. The maturation of the immune system and the growth of the bony structures of the upper airways should physiologically reduce the problem, but in the meantime, families must find the most suitable therapies to reduce symptoms which often, although not serious, lead to poor appetite and disturbed sleep.
It is very useful to have a tool that allows the execution of a micronized nasal shower, in which cortisone-based medications can also be used. Another possibility is the daily execution of nasal showers that allow a real irrigation of the nasal cavities.
It is often useful to humidify the room where the child sleeps, in order to prevent heating or air conditioning from causing dryness in the upper airways and therefore nighttime coughing. The latter is often also necessary for the medical treatment of adenoid hypertrophy not yet eligible for surgery.
In conclusion, the role of the chosen pediatrician is fundamental in guiding parents in the best diagnostic-therapeutic path for the child, based on personal and family history. *Corriere della Sera is also on Whatsapp.
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