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Nasal obstruction in children and adults

Nasal obstruction in adults

Nasal obstruction in adults is a common condition that can have various causes, from infections, allergies, anatomical problems, to chronic inflammatory diseases. It can lead to breathing difficulties, sleep disorders, snoring, and reduced quality of life.

Common causes of nasal congestion in adults
  1. Upper respiratory tract infections
  2. Allergic rhinitis
  3. Chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS)
  4. Deviated nasal septum
  5. Nasal polyps
  6. Nasal turbinate hypertrophy
  7. Drug-induced rhinitis (rhinitis medicamentosa)
  8. Tumors of the nasal cavity and nasopharynx (rare)
Treatment of nasal obstruction in adults
  • Causal treatment: most often pharmacological
  • Surgical procedures: nasal septoplasty, submucosal modeling of the inferior nasal turbinates, endoscopic nose and paranasal sinus surgery

In case of chronic nasal obstruction problems, it is worth consulting an ENT specialist, especially if the symptoms persist for more than 3 months or are unilateral.

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Nasal obstruction in children

Nasal obstruction in children is a common problem that can result from various causes, such as infections, allergies, tonsillar hypertrophy, anatomical defects, or the presence of a foreign body. Symptoms can include difficulty breathing through the nose, snoring, nasal talking, recurrent upper respiratory tract infections, and sleep disturbances.

The most common causes of nasal congestion in children
  1. Viral and bacterial infections
  2. Allergic rhinitis
  3. Hypertrophy of the pharyngeal tonsil (third tonsil)
  4. Anatomical defects
  5. Foreign bodies in the nose
  6. Nasal polyps (rare in children)
Treatment of nasal obstruction in children
  • Symptomatic treatment – ​​moistening of the mucous membrane (e.g. sea salt solutions), removal of secretions with an aspirator in infants
  • Causal treatment – ​​e.g. antihistamines for allergies, intranasal steroids, antibiotics (rarely) for bacterial infections
  • Surgical procedures – removal of enlarged tonsils, correction of the nasal septum in severe cases

If your child has chronic nasal breathing problems, it is worth consulting an ENT specialist.

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See also

Sleep disordered breathing

External nasal deformities

Chronic sinus disease

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