Stuffy nose baby no snot. How to ease nasal breathing. Meet - adenoiditis

When a child has a stuffy nose, parents immediately begin to look for the causes of a runny nose. And frankly they are at a loss when it turns out that the child's picture of the disease does not fit into the general idea of ​​​​rhinitis - there is congestion, but there is no mucus.

Yevgeny Komarovsky, a well-known pediatrician, TV presenter and author of books on children's health, talks about what this can mean and how to deal with it.

About the problem

Dry nasal congestion in medicine is called "posterior rhinitis". This condition is more dangerous than any runny nose, accompanied by discharge, since it may indicate serious "malfunctions" in the ENT organs.

Congestion is associated with swelling of the mucous membranes, and the absence of mucus at the same time indicates the non-infectious nature of the disease. If a runny nose is caused by viruses, it will be necessary to leak from the nose, so the body brings out foreign "guests". Dry congestion, most often, according to doctors, caused an allergic reaction, a foreign body that got stuck in the nasal passages. This condition is also characteristic of children with congenital or acquired curvature of the nasal septum, in which nasal breathing is significantly impaired in general.

Sometimes a runny nose without discharge is a sign that the mucus in the back of the child has dried up, and this caused swelling. In rare cases, a dry runny nose is a symptom of heart and circulation problems.

Dry runny nose can also be medical, usually they suffer from children whom parents have been treated for too long, contrary to all the prescriptions of doctors and common sense, for ordinary rhinitis with vasoconstrictor nasal preparations.

If a child accidentally inhales a piece of food, a crumb, a small part from a toy, then it is most likely that he will have only one nasal passage, the second nostril will breathe without problems.

Danger

The main danger of nasal congestion without mucus secretion is in the possible atrophy of the mucous membrane of the nasal passages. This can happen if the problem was ignored or the condition was treated incorrectly. It is not excluded the development of secondary diseases of the nasopharynx, which will cause irreversible changes in the tissues of the respiratory system.

In children with dry runny nose, as a rule, sleep is disturbed, neurosis develops due to lack of sleep, they become restless and nervous. If the cause is pathological (and only a doctor can determine this), untreated posterior rhinitis can cause a deterioration in smell and hearing loss.

Dry congestion disrupts cerebral circulation. With a long absence of nasal breathing, severe disorders of the brain vessels can develop.

Doctor Komarovsky about the problem

Evgeny Komarovsky looks at the problem of dry nasal congestion a little more optimistically than most of his colleagues. According to an authoritative doctor, 80% of cases of a runny nose without snot are a consequence of excessive parental care. In other words, moms and dads create greenhouse conditions for the child: it’s hot at home, you can’t open the windows, “because there is a small child at home!”, You shouldn’t walk in cool and windy weather, because “the baby can get sick”.

Violation of the temperature regime, coupled with excessively dry air in the apartment, leads to drying of the mucous membrane of the nasal passages. The mucus outflow system is disturbed, swelling is formed, and as a result, the nose does not breathe.

Komarovsky urges parents to more closely monitor the child, if there are no other symptoms of ill health, except for congestion, you should not worry too much.

It is enough to create the “right” conditions for a child to live a normal life: according to the doctor, the air temperature in the apartment should not be higher than 19 degrees, the air humidity should be 50-70%.

In the house it is necessary to do wet cleaning more often, to ventilate the room. The child should often walk, walks should be as long as the age of the little one allows.

Often, the well-known flu and SARS begin with dry nasal congestion, says Komarovsky. In this case, such a reaction of the nasal passages is a protective mechanism. Usually, after a day or two, a dry runny nose with a viral infection necessarily becomes wet.

Infants with a dry runny nose are a fairly common phenomenon. Sounding the alarm is not worth it, says Yevgeny Komarovsky. The child adapts, adapts to the environment, and therefore nasal congestion (which in infants is already very narrow) is a variant of the norm. The mucosa in newborns also dries up because the back of their nasal passages is narrowed, because of this, the crumbs often sleep with their mouths open. Usually the symptom goes away on its own and without the use of any medications within 2-3 weeks of independent life of the crumbs outside the mother's tummy.

How to treat a runny nose will tell Dr. Komarovsky in the next video.

Allergic dry rhinitis does not occur in children as often as manufacturers of expensive allergy drugs pose a problem, says Komarovsky, as well as congenital deformity of the nasal septum. Such a pathology is generally visible from the first days of life, and the mother will definitely be informed about it, if not in the maternity hospital, then at the first examination by a pediatrician.

How to find the cause of an allergic rhinitis, how it differs from an infectious rhinitis, Dr. Komarovsky will tell in the video below.

Komarovsky advises thinking about a foreign body in the nose first of all if the child is already walking and actively exploring the world. Already at least for this you need to visit an ENT doctor in person.

Children from a year old quite often inhale various trifles, but they cannot tell their parents about what happened. In this situation, you can not do without the qualified help of a specialist.

Treatment

If congestion without mucus is caused by the mucus drying up in the back of the nasal passages, no specific treatment is required, Komarovsky says. Optimal environmental conditions, as mentioned above, and sometimes nasal rinsing with sea water or a weak saline solution. This treatment is safe, non-toxic.

The main condition is that instillations should not be three or four times a day. Komarovsky says that salt water treatments will be effective only when parents do not become lazy and start dripping into the child's nose every 20-30 minutes, except for bedtime, of course.

But Yevgeny Olegovich does not advise dripping vasoconstrictor drops into the nose of a child without extreme necessity (without a prescription).

Firstly, they cause persistent drug addiction, and secondly, the benefits of them are temporary, nasal congestion necessarily returns when the effect of the drug ends. If the doctor prescribed such drops ("Nazivin", "Nazol", etc.), then you should not drip them for more than three days in a row. This is not a recommendation but a requirement.

Komarovsky advises to start treatment by cleaning the airways from dried crusts of mucus. To do this, parents can use an aspirator or flush.

If there is an inhaler at home, the child can be inhaled with essential oils and decoctions of medicinal herbs, such as chamomile, sage.

A prerequisite for recovery is a plentiful drinking regimen. So that the mucous membrane does not dry out, the child needs to drink a lot. Dr. Komarovsky recommends giving the baby more water without gas, tea, compotes, herbal infusions, decoctions.

It is important to remember that a child needs an abundance of fluid not only during the period of illness, but also in health too. Then these diseases themselves, such as dry and wet rhinitis, cough will be much less, and ailments will flow much easier.

If dry congestion in a child arose due to an allergy, and this was confirmed by a doctor and laboratory tests, then the main treatment, according to Komarovsky, will be to completely isolate the peanut from the antigen to which an inadequate reaction of the body occurred. In addition, it would be better if mom and dad put the child on a hypoallergenic diet and make sure that the house does not have animal hair, dust deposits, or chlorine-based household chemicals.

Tips

To humidify the air in the apartment where the child lives, it is best to use a humidifier. But this device is quite expensive, and therefore, if there is no money in the family budget for its purchase, you can place small containers with water in the corners, which will evaporate, you can buy an aquarium with fish, hang wet towels or pillowcases on the batteries and moisten them regularly. The latter is especially true in winter, when the batteries heat up and additionally dry the air.

Do not inhale your child over a bowl of boiling water. Komarovsky urges parents to be prudent, and recalls that such procedures can cause burns to the mucous membranes. It is best to do inhalation using a special inhaler or a fine spray device - a nebulizer.

With a dry runny nose, which is not amenable to the above home methods of therapy, Komarovsky advises to be sure to be examined by a pediatrician, ENT, allergist, take a blood test for antibodies, allergic tests. Congestion can be cured, he recalls, only when it is possible to find and cure the cause of its occurrence.

Nasal congestion is a common symptom of colds. However, this unpleasant symptom may indicate various disorders in the human body. Children feel especially uncomfortable when their nose does not breathe. Often this is accompanied by the release of mucus, but in some cases, snot is not observed with a stuffy nose. Why does the child not breathe through the nose, and how can I help him?

Stuck sleep without snot delivers no less discomfort than a runny nose, so this symptom must be dealt with.

Why stuffy nose in a child?

The nose is designed in such a way that air freely enters the body, undergoes cleaning and moistening. With poor patency in the sinuses, the process of oxygen supply is disrupted, and the person feels discomfort. So why does a child have a stuffy nose? This phenomenon has several reasons:

1. First of all, sinus congestion causes swelling of the mucous membrane, which occurs due to inflammation or allergies. With colds, swelling leads to a rush of blood to the sites of inflammation, and with allergies, the mucous membrane is irritated by allergens.
2. Violation of the structure and functionality of the nasal passages.
3. The appearance of growths or proliferation of lymphoid tissue.
4. Nose clogged with accumulation of mucus. This happens with colds, allergic manifestations, during teething in infants.
5. The reaction of the body to the presence of vasodilators in the blood.
6. Dry air in the children's room. The nasal mucosa does not cope with the function of moisturizing, and crusts form in the nasal passages, which prevent normal breathing. This happens especially often at night.

What does it mean if the nose is stuffed up, but there is no snot?

A runny nose in a child is a common occurrence with influenza and acute respiratory infections. It goes away after recovery. However, if nasal congestion is not accompanied by snot at all, many parents are confused. This problem especially worries children at night while sleeping. Why is the nose stuffed up, but there is no snot (the child has a stuffy nose without snot)? Consider the main causes of this condition:

• Chronic vasomotor rhinitis. This pathology can develop as a result of improper treatment of various diseases, for example, with prolonged uncontrolled use of vasoconstrictors. The muscular walls of the vessels cease to respond to external stimulants, and the nasal mucosa becomes sensitive to any stimuli.
• Allergic reaction. Most often, allergies are accompanied by lacrimation, sneezing and copious mucus secretion. However, sometimes the body reacts to the allergen only with nasal congestion. Pet hair or bird feathers, dust, mold, insects can cause such a reaction.
• Sinusitis. Swelling of the mucosa occurs due to inflammation in the paranasal sinuses. The disease develops against the background of a cold and is accompanied by headaches, fever.
• Congenital anomalies of the nasal septum. Pathology may not manifest itself for several years. Over time, narrowing of one or two nasal passages occurs, which prevents the normal flow of air.
• Violation of the structure of the nasal passages due to trauma.
• Polyps. Neoplasms appear in children who often suffer from infectious or colds. The body tries to protect itself from pathogenic elements by increasing the volume of the mucous membrane. Growths are formed for a long time.

• Adenoids. Inflamed tonsils can completely block the nasal passages.
• Foreign body. Toddlers often try to stick small beads, details from the designer, berries and leaves up their noses. Parents need to closely monitor the child when he plays. A long stay of a foreign object leads to inflammatory processes. It is dangerous to pull them out on your own, as you can push the object deeper, which will damage the nasal septum or cause an asthma attack.
• With dry air in the children's room, the kids stuff their nose, but there is no mucus.
• Tumor process of ENT organs.
• Long-term use of drugs or hormonal drugs that have a vasodilating effect.
• Pathologies of the kidneys, cardiovascular or endocrine system can cause circulatory disorders in the mucosa and provoke edema.
• Some children react with stuffy nasal passages to a sudden change in environment.

How to help a child?

Difficulty breathing brings a lot of inconvenience to the baby. The problem is especially aggravated at night when the child is in a prone position. He sleeps poorly, snores in his sleep, he has no appetite, brain activity worsens. In a newborn who is forced to breathe through his mouth, the process of nutrition is disturbed. It is necessary to treat this problem together with the pediatrician.

It is necessary to treat nasal congestion under the supervision of a pediatrician Pharmacy preparations

To effectively eliminate the pathology in a child, it is necessary to find out its cause. With allergic rhinitis, it will be enough to remove the allergen and take an antihistamine. In the event that a foreign object prevents the baby from breathing, it is necessary to remove it. The table shows drugs that will help alleviate the child's condition and eliminate puffiness with a "dry" runny nose.

The use of vasoconstrictor drops for children should be strictly prescribed by a doctor. Do not use drugs for longer than 5 days. If the nasal passage in the baby is clogged, it is necessary to moisten the mucous membrane and remove dry crusts. The elimination of congestion usually requires an integrated approach to treatment.

Folk remedies

Folk methods of dealing with "dry" runny nose are popular in the treatment of young children. Home remedies do not require a lot of money to prepare and are considered relatively safe:

• For a child, you can make drops from carrot or beetroot juice. It is necessary to finely grate the vegetable, and squeeze the juice through cheesecloth. Mix liquid with water 1:1. Bury the baby in each nostril 4 times a day.
• Aloe juice has a strong anti-inflammatory effect. To prepare nasal drops, take 10 parts of juice and add 1 part of water to it. However, you should carefully monitor the reaction of the child's body, since this plant can cause an allergy in a child. You can relieve inflammation of the mucosa with herbal infusions.
• Prepare an infusion for nasal use using calendula, sage and plantain. A tablespoon of herbal collection must be poured with 1 cup of boiling water and cooled. Treat the nose during the day 3-4 times. You can replace pharmacy drops for moisturizing the nose with chamomile infusion or saline solution (7 g of salt per glass of water).

With sinusitis, it is advised to instill the nose with Kalanchoe juice or a solution of sea salt with iodine (1 drop of iodine, a pinch of salt, a glass of water).

Warming up the nose can be used to eliminate congestion only if acute sinusitis is excluded. The procedure is carried out before going to bed for 10-15 minutes using warm eggs or heated bags of salt. The duration of therapy is 7-10 days.

Surgical intervention

Removal of nasal congestion surgically is carried out if medical methods of treatment do not bring the desired result. Operations are usually performed on children older than 4 years. The decision to carry out the procedure is made by a specialist. Before surgery, a complete examination of the patient is carried out. The following are the types of operations and indications for their implementation:

• Polyectomy removes polyps in the nose.
• Adenoidectomy is aimed at eliminating the adenoids. Children are recommended to remove adenoids with a laser.
• Congenital or acquired curvature of the nasal septum is corrected with a septoplasty.
• Conchotomy is necessary for tumor processes in the nasal concha.
• Vasotomy is used in chronic vasomotor rhinitis.

Other measures

Many experts advise using massage in the treatment of the common cold. Rubbing the area between the eyebrows or the parotid area helps to improve blood flow and relieve swelling of the nose. Massage of the wings of the nose and the area slightly higher is also considered effective. The child will feel a little relief if the mother rubs the pads of her thumb on her hands.

Mild nasal congestion will go away if you steam your feet for a couple of days in a row and put on woolen socks before going to bed.

A hot foot bath will help relieve congestion. To enhance the effect, you can add mustard, herbal infusion of chamomile or mint to the water. It is better to do the procedure before going to bed. However, warming the legs is contraindicated in children under 3 years of age. In the complex therapy of complex forms of rhinitis, the following physiotherapeutic methods are used:

• laser treatment;
• ultrasonic impact;
• inhalation;
• manual therapy and acupuncture;
• electrophoresis;
• ultraviolet treatment;
• breathing exercises.

Prevention of nasal congestion in children

Children with good immunity get sick less often, so strengthening the child's body will avoid many unpleasant pathologies. The child should regularly walk in the fresh air, take a contrast shower, eat right. Taking vitamin complexes and flu shots during seasonal illnesses reduce the risk of colds.

To prevent nasal congestion, it is necessary to constantly ventilate the children's room and do wet cleaning of the room. During the heating season, you can humidify the air with the help of special devices, and in their absence, place a damp towel near the heaters. Timely treatment of colds will reduce the risk of complicated forms of rhinitis and sinusitis.

Runny nose and colds are frequent companions of children throughout childhood. Parents are used to the fact that at the beginning of the illness, the child, as a rule, can cough, sneeze several times, and liquid transparent mucus is separated from his nose. But sometimes it happens that the child’s nose is stuffed up, but there is no snot.

This phenomenon should be taken seriously by mothers and fathers: it is important to identify the exact origin of the edema, and the key point here will be the diagnosis at a face-to-face appointment with an otolaryngologist. Further, it is necessary to start treatment in order to avoid complications in the future. Below we consider the most common causes of dry congestion and methods for their correction.

Meet - adenoiditis

The most common cause of a non-breathing nose in children under 6 years of age is adenoiditis. If you open your mouth wide, you can see the tonsils very well. They are called tonsils. In addition to the lateral ones, there is another tonsil, the central one, that is, the pharyngeal one. It is her inflammation that is called adenoiditis, or the more common word "adenoids".

The swollen pharyngeal tonsil partially overlaps the choanae (holes through which air from the nose enters the throat), as a result, the child does not breathe through the nose, and there is no snot, and visually, the reasons are not visible. A viral or bacterial infection, as well as an allergy, can lead to inflammation of the adenoids. You can see the problem only with the help of an endoscope, in the office of an otolaryngologist.

Adenoids are capable of growth. At the age of five or six, they reach their largest size, then begin to gradually decrease until the age of 16-18.

According to pediatrician statistics, the number of children with adenitis is increasing every year. But parents should not sound the alarm in advance, because inflammation can be avoided if simple prevention is carried out.

According to E.O. Komarovsky, the main role in preventing adenoiditis in a child is played by outdoor walks and adequate physical activity.

Viral and bacterial adenoiditis

Symptoms of viral adenoiditis: fever, red throat, nose does not breathe, no nasal mucus discharge. Drinking plenty of water and rinsing the nose with saline or sea water, as well as moist, cool air in the room, will be useful at this time.

As a rule, on the 4-5th day from the onset of the disease, antiviral antibodies begin to be produced in the baby's body, which completely neutralize the infection on the 7-10th day, and the child recovers.

With a weakened immune system, bacterial microflora can also join the viral microflora. In this case, it is necessary to contact the local pediatrician, who will make a throat swab and send it for antibiotic sensitivity analysis, based on the results of which antibiotic therapy will be prescribed.

Allergic adenoiditis

A variety of allergen agents can provoke an allergic reaction: dust (especially dust mites that are not visible to the eye), animal hair, mold spores (exist in any home), food, dyes, chemicals (washing powders, dishwashing detergents). To cure an allergy, it is important to understand what exactly it is caused by. For this purpose, a special test is carried out by an allergist.

Biologically active hormones (histamine, serotonin and a number of others) are responsible for the development of an allergic reaction.

Normally, these substances are located inside the so-called mast cells. But when allergens enter the body and combine with specific antibodies in the blood, the mast cell membranes become thinner, the pores open, and the cell, like a sieve, begins to let histamine, serotonin and other substances into the blood.

Histamine relaxes the capillary walls, which causes them to expand and edema occurs.

Eliminate allergy symptoms will help antihistamines: for oral administration - in the form of tablets, drops or syrup (depending on the age of the child).

In addition, there is a group of drugs used to prevent the development of allergies. These include the so-called mast cell membrane stabilizers.

The effect of these drugs develops gradually. If it is known at what time contact with the allergen will take place, then you should take a remedy from this group in advance. Stabilizers strengthen the mast cell membrane, reduce pores in it. You can use such medicines only after consulting a pediatrician.

We list the active ingredients in the composition of stabilizer preparations:

• Ketotifen - for children over 3 years old in the form of syrup;
• Nedocromil - from 12 years old (release form - metered aerosol).

Removal of adenoids

Opinions of ENT doctors about whether or not to remove the pharyngeal tonsils in a child differ. On the one hand, adenoids are given to man by nature not just like that, but for a specific purpose.

They produce immunoglobulins that fight microbes, prevent them from penetrating deep into the respiratory tract. Removing the adenoids can increase the risk of developing respiratory infections.

In general, if the adenoids do not cause any concern to the child, then they should not be removed.

There are mandatory indications for surgery:

• frequent ear diseases (otitis media occurs 3-4 times a year). The fact is that the adenoid tissue is located next to the auditory tube, which ventilates the ear. With inflammation, the adenoids increase in size and block the auditory tube, which can lead to otitis media and hearing loss;
• the child breathes only through the mouth, not through the nose, and often snores during sleep. This condition is dangerous and short-term respiratory arrest (apnea);
• with constant breathing through the mouth, the child may experience changes in the facial skeleton, in the bite, as the baby is forced to sleep, eat, breathe differently than other children. Pediatrician E.O. Komarovsky mentions that among ENT doctors there is even the term "adenoid face".

After the operation, it is better for the child to eat only soft, puree, cooled food for some time.

It must be taken into account that during surgery at an early age (2-3 years), there is a possibility that the lymphoid tissue will grow again and the adenoids will appear again.

To prevent this, parents should ventilate the apartment, humidify the air in the nursery, reasonably harden the child, and regularly engage in physical education with him. For the prevention of adenoids, the best parameters of the microclimate in the room are: temperature 18-20 degrees, air humidity - not lower than 50%.

Non-breathing nose with sinusitis

Nasal congestion, without mucous discharge, can also appear in children with sluggish sinusitis - inflammation of the maxillary (maxillary) sinuses. These sinuses perform an important function in the body: air from the environment through the nose first enters them, warms up there, is cleaned, and only then enters the lower respiratory tract.

Sinusitis, as a rule, does not occur in children under 3 years of age, since their maxillary sinuses have not yet fully formed and that same narrow channel has not yet been opened.

The maxillary sinuses are connected to the nasal cavity by a narrow canal. During a cold, mucus accumulates in them, and as it recovers, it gradually resolves. But if the child has not fully recovered, the mucus remains and stagnates and begins to thicken.

It seals the narrow channel and the sinus becomes a closed space, where there are all favorable conditions for the reproduction of pathogenic microorganisms.

This leads to an immune response, in the form of vasodilation in the area of ​​inflammation, and as a result, a narrowing of the nasal passage. Thus, a constant nasal congestion is formed without the presence of snot.

The following signs indicate the intensity of the development of the bacterial process:

• lack of nasal breathing (usually unilateral);
• pain in the region of the upper jaw (the first sign of purulent inflammation), aggravated by tilting the head forward;
• temperature rise;
• changes in the blood test.

With bacterial sinusitis, the doctor will prescribe the appropriate antibiotic and its dosage. It is forbidden to choose drugs on your own, since it is not known which microorganism caused the inflammation.

It is categorically impossible to warm the nose, in this situation, since the inflammation will only intensify - the heated lymph will spread the microbes further throughout the body, which will lead to damage to the frontal sinuses or middle ear.

Congestion due to foreign body

While playing or indulging, a child may accidentally inhale a foreign object: a crumb, a button, a bead, or a part from a toy. In this case, only one nostril is blocked, there is no snot. After a few days, the baby begins to sneeze, tears flow from the eyes, and itching is felt in the nose, bleeding may begin.

To remove a foreign body from the nose, the child should try to gently blow his nose, holding a healthy nostril and tilting his head down. If there is no positive result, or the baby does not know how to blow his nose, you need to seek help from a doctor (in the office of the ENT, this procedure takes several minutes).

Parents should not try to pull out a foreign body on their own. In no case should you use various hooks or tweezers, as there is a danger of pushing the object even deeper and the child may suffocate.

Medicated rhinitis

Permanent nasal congestion without a runny nose may occur in children due to prolonged (more than 7 days) use of vasoconstrictor drops. The cells of the mucous membrane "get used" to the action of the drug and cease to independently regulate the width of the vessels.

A small patient begins to feel constant nasal congestion, which can be removed only by resorting to vasoconstrictor drugs again.

In this situation, only a doctor can most likely help. He will prescribe physiotherapy and anti-inflammatory drugs and corticosteroids to relieve swelling.

It is not easy to get rid of such a drug-induced rhinitis, so it is better not to allow it to appear and not to use drops for longer than 3-5 days. After all, this is not a medicine, but a drug to eliminate a symptom in case of emergency, for example, if the nose is stuffed up at night and the child cannot sleep.

Other causes of nasal congestion

In babies, especially the first year of life, the nasal passages are still quite narrow (only 2-3 mm). Because of this, the child often sleeps with his mouth open, and the mucous membrane dries up. As a result, the mucus outflow system from the nose is disturbed, swelling and nasal congestion appear without snot (in this case, we are talking about a physiological runny nose that is not dangerous to health).

It is necessary to moisten the nasal mucosa with sea water or saline, ventilate the room, and spend more time in fresh air.

Dear pediatrician, Evgeny Komarovsky, believes that 80% of cases of children's rhinitis without snot occur due to excessive concern for the child. Parents protect the baby by creating a too warm and dry atmosphere in the room, which always leads to a thinning of the mucous membrane in the nasal passages, and a violation of its function in the outflow of mucus, and as a result, to swelling - therefore, the nose does not breathe.

The phenomenon when a child has a stuffy nose, but no snot, can also indicate the onset of a common cold (respiratory viral infection). The initial reaction of the body to any foreign microorganism is vasodilation, so that immune cells arrive in greater concentrations at the site of inflammation. After a couple of days, "dry" congestion will be replaced by a "real" runny nose: a mucous liquid, "water" will flow from the nose.

Nasal congestion without a runny nose is caused by various reasons: environmental factors, infectious and non-infectious agents. A non-breathing nose leads to oxygen starvation of the whole organism, the brain and other organs do not receive it in the right amount because of this, the baby begins to sleep poorly, becomes restless.

Parents need to carefully monitor the health of their child and, if necessary, contact the pediatrician in a timely manner.

Adenoids - School of Dr. Komarovsky

Allergic rhinitis - School of Dr. Komarovsky

How to treat a child if he has a stuffy nose, but no snot? E. O. Komarovsky argues that it is absolutely impossible to thoughtlessly use decongestants (vasoconstrictor drugs). Yes, for some time they stop the manifestations of the disease, but they will not eliminate the very cause of their occurrence.

The physiological basis of nasal congestion is obstruction (obstruction) of the airways. It occurs due to inflammation of the mucous membranes, which can be triggered by allergens or pathogens. At the same time, "grunting" noses in newborns can be a manifestation of physiological rhinitis, which does not require drug therapy. In this article, you will learn how to treat nasopharyngeal obstruction in newborns and older children.

The opinion of the pediatrician E.O. Komarovsky

E.O. Komarovsky claims that nasal congestion in a child does not need treatment at all. This is only a symptom indicating the development of a huge number of diseases, some of which are not related to the respiratory system at all. It is possible to stop the unpleasant manifestations of the disease only if the main causes of the pathology are identified and eliminated.

The pediatrician draws the attention of parents to the fact that the difficulty of nasal breathing in infants in the first 8-10 weeks of life is most often associated with the adaptation of the nasopharynx to environmental conditions.

Physiological runny nose is a consequence of the inadequate functioning of the mucous membranes in the respiratory tract. During the first two to three months of life, they may produce more nasal mucus than they should. However, over time, nasal congestion is eliminated by itself and without the use of drugs.

Most often, babies get stuffy nose due to the development of an infection in the respiratory tract. The child's body is practically devoid of adaptive (specific) immunity, which helps to cope with the onslaught of pathogens - adenoviruses, staphylococci, rhinoviruses, meningococci, etc. Penetrating into the tissues of the nasopharynx, they provoke inflammation and swelling, as a result of which the patency of the airways is impaired.

If nasal congestion does not go away within 2-3 weeks, you should make an appointment with your pediatrician.

If a child complains of a violation of nasal breathing, first you need to find out what caused the problem. An inexperienced parent is unlikely to be able to self-diagnose the disease. Therefore, if the baby's well-being worsens, you need to seek help from an experienced specialist.

Principles of treatment of newborns

Few parents understand that the nasopharynx of a newborn is not exactly the same as in adults. The respiratory tract in babies is very narrow, so even the slightest increase in the secretory function of unicellular glands in the mucous membrane leads to nasal congestion. In most cases, mothers try to cope with the “grunting” of the nose with the help of vasoconstrictor drops. However, conventional drugs often cause allergic reactions in children and even more swelling of the nasopharynx.

Cleansing the mucous from secretions

The first thing to do when stuffing up a baby's nose is to reduce the viscosity of the mucus. The watery secret is quite easily evacuated from the airways, making breathing easier. To clear the nasopharynx from secretions, Komarovsky advises doing the following:

• lay the newborn on his back, placing a small cushion of a pillowcase or towel under his head;
• drip 3-4 drops of "Sodium Chloride" into the nose (you can prepare a saline solution yourself by dissolving 1 tsp of salt in 1 liter of boiled hot water);
• take the child in your arms so that he is held upright;
• insert the tip of the aspirator into the nostril and suck out the accumulated mucus.

Important! It is impossible to instill oil-based drops to thin the mucus.

Oily nasal preparations such as Pinosol, Evkasept and Pinovit should not be used to treat infants. Due to the narrowness of the nasal passages, they stagnate in the nasopharynx, which only worsens the health of the newborn.

The use of vasoconstrictor drops

As already mentioned, it is impossible to instill conventional vasoconstrictor drugs in newborns. They contain too many active ingredients that can provoke side reactions - nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, etc. If the violation of nasal breathing is associated with inflammation of the ENT organs, sparing children's preparations will help eliminate the puffiness:

• "Nazol Baby";
• "Nazivin";
• "Otrivin Baby".

They can only be used as a last resort and only as directed by a pediatrician. It is important to remember that infants breathe mainly through the nose, so prolonged congestion can cause formidable complications.

Moisturizing the nose

If a child grunts with his nose, the reason for this may be the crusts that form in the nasal canals. They are dried nasal mucus, which occurs due to insufficient hydration of the mucosa. Dry or dusty indoor air can provoke their appearance.

Moisturizing nasal drops will help restore normal breathing. With their help, you can not only prevent the drying of the mucous membrane, but also soften and painlessly remove crusts in the nose. For the treatment of the smallest patients, the following drugs can be used:

• "Aqua Maris";
• "Humer";
• "Marimer";
• "Dolphin".

To increase local immunity in the ENT organs, it is recommended to instill "Interferon" into the nose. Nasal congestion in newborns resolves only if the viscosity of the nasal secretion in the nasopharynx is relatively low.

To prevent thickening of the mucus, E.O. Komarovsky recommends maintaining a fairly high humidity in the room - at least 60%.

Treatment of infectious diseases

Respiratory infection is the most common cause of airway obstruction. Pathogenic fungi, microbes and viruses cause inflammation in the tissues, which inevitably leads to swelling of the internal nostrils (choana). To really cope with the problem, it is necessary to treat not the consequence of the disease, but its cause - the pathogenic flora. Only in this case it will be possible to achieve a complete recovery.

Antibiotics and antivirals

Treatment of respiratory infections involves the use of drugs that destroy the pathological flora. If the obstruction of the nasopharynx was provoked by viruses, it will be possible to eliminate it with the help of such medicines as:

• "Orvirem";
• "Anaferon";
• "Tsitovir-3";
• "Tamiflu";
• "Isoprinosine".

It should be understood that the mucus that accumulates in the respiratory tract is a favorable environment for the development of bacteria. And if the viral infection is not eliminated in time, microbes will soon join it. Bacterial inflammation in children can be cured by taking these antibiotics:

• "Augmentin";
• "Moxicam";
• "Flemoxin Solutab";
• "Cefazolin";
• "Avelox".

Important! Drugs such as "Minocycline", "Doxycycline", "Levomycetin" and "Tetracycline" are not recommended for the treatment of children.

Only a doctor can prescribe antibiotic therapy only after clarifying the diagnosis. As a rule, for 100% destruction of the infection in the respiratory tract, it will be necessary to undergo a course of antimicrobial therapy, which is at least 7-10 days.

Inhalations

You can eliminate nasal congestion without snot using aerosol inhalations. For the procedure, Komarovsky recommends using either compressor or ultrasonic inhalers. The pediatrician draws the attention of parents to the fact that the solutions used during inhalation will penetrate not only the nasopharynx, but also the bronchi. Therefore, when choosing medications, you should consult with your doctor.

Children older than 1 year old can independently cough up mucus that accumulates in the respiratory tract. Therefore, to thin the nasal secretion and relieve swelling, you can use the following drugs:

• "Xylometazoline";
• "Sodium chloride";
• "Chlorophyllipt";
• "Furacilin".

Inhalations are only a way of thinning and moisturizing the mucosa, therefore, they cannot be used as a basis for the treatment of ENT diseases.

Nasal drops

In children older than 3-4 years, a stuffy nose can be treated with topical preparations, which include nasal drops. Some medications help eliminate swelling, others help with infection, and still others help with irritation. In pediatric practice, for the treatment of small patients, the following types of intranasal agents are usually used:

• vasoconstrictor - "Snoop", "Nazivin";
• antiseptic - "Protargol", "Kollargol";
• moisturizing - "Salin", "No-Sol";
• antiviral - "Viferon", "Grippferon".

If nasal congestion persists for more than 7 days, you need to show the child to the pediatrician. It is impossible to use vasoconstrictors for more than 5 days in a row, as they are addictive and can contribute to the development of atrophic rhinitis.

Allergy treatment

If the child does not have snot, and nasal breathing is disturbed, this may be a manifestation of an allergic reaction. Inflammation in the ENT organs can be provoked by house dust, flowering plants, pet hair, fluff, etc. The first thing to do when treating allergies is to eliminate irritating substances. If this is not possible, then it is unlikely that it will be possible to do without the use of drugs.

In pediatric practice, to eliminate allergic rhinitis, the following can be used:

• antihistamine drugs ("Loratadin", "Parlazin") - relieve swelling by reducing the sensitivity of histamine receptors;
• intranasal corticosteroids ("Nazarel", "Aldecin") - accelerate the regression of inflammation and restore the integrity of the inflamed areas of the mucous membranes;
• barrier drugs ("Prevalin", "Nazaval") - prevent the recurrence of an allergic reaction;
• enterosorbents ("Filtrum STI", "Polysorb") - remove toxic substances and allergens from the child's body.

You can not abuse hormonal drugs, as they negatively affect the function of the adrenal glands.

If within a month the symptoms of the disease do not disappear, most likely the cause of nasopharyngeal obstruction is not an allergic reaction. In this case, the doctor must review the diagnosis and draw up a new treatment regimen for a small patient.

Conclusion

Nasal congestion accompanies the development of a large number of allergic and infectious pathologies. Therefore, the treatment regimen in each correct case will depend on the causes that provoked malfunctions in the nasopharynx. In infants, a violation of nasal breathing is often associated with physiological causes, therefore, to eliminate the problem, it is enough to observe the hygiene of the nasal cavity.

With infectious inflammation of the respiratory organs E.O. Komarovsky recommends the use of symptomatic and etiotropic drugs. The former allow you to eliminate the manifestations of the disease (glucocorticosteroids, antiallergic and vasoconstrictor drops), and the latter destroy the pathogenic flora in the airways (antibiotics, antiviral agents). Allergic inflammation is treated with antihistamines, glucocorticosteroids and enterosorbents.

The child's body in the first years of life adapts to the environment, weak immunity may not be able to cope with some diseases, which causes anxiety in parents. A stuffy nose in a child is a very common occurrence against the background of a runny nose or without snot at all, it is necessary to carry out treatment so that the baby can breathe normally. There are various reasons that cause this phenomenon.

What is nasal congestion in a child

This pathology is called sinusitis - this is a common disease in young children. Nasal canals are blocked, the code lining the nasal cavity of the tissue increases with inflammation of the blood vessels. Parents should not ignore such a symptom, timely measures will help to avoid complications of the disease. The danger of consequences depends on the factors that provoked sinusitis.

In newborns, congestion can be observed 3-4 times a year and without adequate therapy will be repeated regularly. The nasal passages are very small in children, so the congestion is formed immediately with inflammation. This becomes the reason for partial or complete blocking of the air flow in one or two channels. Treatment of this disease is aimed at determining the root cause of the symptom and treating the underlying disease.

Why stuffy nose

Restriction of breathing occurs for various reasons and treatment is prescribed based on the main factor provoking congestion. Infections, environmental influences, injuries, dry air, hypothermia, dust affect the patency. There are the following main reasons why a child has a constantly stuffy nose:

1. In most cases, sinusitis develops against the background of viral, colds. With hypothermia, a runny nose develops, which provokes inflammation and the nose is blocked partially or completely. Exacerbation occurs in spring and autumn, when there is a sharp temperature drop.
2. Another common problem is an allergic reaction. Under the action of various provoking components, inflammation, swelling of the mucous membrane is formed. The baby begins to sneeze, it is difficult for him to breathe, or snot constantly flows.
3. Enlarged adenoids are another cause of stuffy nose. Inflammation occurs due to frequent colds. They try to resist disease and overgrowth occurs. Inflammation of the adenoids leads to a partial blockage of part of the space of the nasal passage, which complicates the natural breathing of the child.
4. Another reason could be teething. At this stage, there is a weakening of the immune system, which leads to the development of a runny nose, congestion.

Nasal congestion in a child without snot

One of the manifestations of the disease - dry congestion, can mislead young parents. Nasal congestion without a runny nose in a child is an atypical manifestation of a cold, so it becomes difficult to identify the cause of this condition. This problem cannot be ignored, it is necessary to take the baby for examination. A stuffy nose without snot can be in the following conditions:

1. Deviations in the structure or damage, curvature of the nasal septum, which affects the child's breathing.
2. Children often try to inhale or stick foreign bodies up their noses. It will be laid, but without manifestations of a cold.
3. Irritation of the mucous membrane causes dry air in the room, which leads to nasal congestion. This is especially true when the heating season begins.
4. A blocked airway may be due to the growth of polyps. These formations gradually grow and block the path for air. In this case, only surgical intervention will help to correct the situation.

Persistent runny nose and nasal congestion in a child

The cause of such symptoms, as a rule, becomes an inflammatory process that develops in the sinuses. A child’s nose does not breathe, a constant runny nose is a sign of one of the following diseases:

1. Acute viral rhinitis. It is characterized by copious watery discharge, severe irritation of the nasal mucosa, from constant blowing the skin around is rubbed. Over time, it gets wet, then crusts appear.
2. bacterial rhinitis. Bactria can join viruses or displace them. Mucous discharge becomes yellow or greenish.
3. fungal process. Candidiasis can develop in the nasal cavity, which is characterized by white mucus, in which streaks of mycelium are visible. In some cases, erosions develop on the surface of the mucosa, then weeping areas form in these places.
4. Inflammation of the sinuses. This occurs with ethmoiditis, sinusitis, sinusitis, they are characterized by the purulent nature of the flow, weakening or loss of smell.
5. allergic rhinitis. Development occurs with artificial feeding, for hereditary reasons. Pathology is characterized by frequent sneezing, itching, swelling of the nasal mucosa, redness.

No nose breathing at night

There have been cases when the deterioration occurs only during sleep. At night, the nose does not breathe, while there are no snot - this indicates the presence of the following pathologies:

• dry air in the room;
• chronic rhinitis;
• polyps;
• chronic sinusitis;
• foreign body in the nasal passage;
• inflammatory diseases;
• an allergic reaction to the composition of the fabric (bed linen);
• chronic allergic rhinitis.

stuffy nose and fever

In a child with the development of colds, in addition to a stuffy nose, sneezing, coughing and runny nose, there is also a noticeable increase in body temperature (from 38 to 40 degrees). These symptoms indicate the presence of:

• flu;
• SARS;
• common cold.

In severe cases, a bacterial infection joins, which aggravates the condition of the child. If the tests confirmed its presence, then the course of therapy must necessarily include antibacterial drugs (antibiotics). The expediency of taking them should be determined by the attending physician, because this category of drugs has a serious effect on the children's body. It is strictly forbidden to self-administer antibiotics to children.

What to do if the nose is blocked

It is impossible to ignore breathing problems, especially if they are not repeated for the first time, and the baby should be shown to the doctor. When a child's nose is clogged, it becomes difficult for him to breathe, he becomes capricious, often cries. The doctor will determine the nature of the disease and will be able to prescribe adequate treatment, which will include:

• systemic drugs;
• medicines for local use;
• folk recipes;
• physiotherapy (warming up the sinuses, washing);
• surgical intervention (if necessary).

How to drip a child's nose with congestion

This group includes various sprays, drops and ointments that are used for a local effect. The action of medicines is aimed at eliminating swelling of the mucous membrane, inflammation, pain syndrome. This direction is used only to alleviate the condition and cannot completely cure the child. The positive effect lasts from 4 to 12 hours after application. The nose can be pumped to the baby by the following means:

1. Xylometazoline. This is a nasal spray with a concentration of 0.05% and 0.1%. The first version of the content of the active substance is indicated for children from 2 years of age and older; the spray cannot be used for more than 7 days.
2. Drops of Naphthyzin. Approved for children from 1 year old. Helps to eliminate puffiness, helps to facilitate breathing. The therapeutic effect decreases after 507 days of use due to addiction.
3. Otrivin Baby. Available in the form of drops, spray for babies. An agent with a drug concentration of 0.05% is approved for use from 1 month to 6 years. The 0.1% remedy option is prescribed about 6 years older.
4. Sanorin. Available in the form of a spray, drops. It is prescribed for babies from 2 years old, after 3 days of use, several days of a break are needed to resume the therapeutic effect.

Vasoconstrictor drops

This is a group of medicines that are used for urgent care. Their action is aimed at narrowing the capillaries in the nasal mucosa. This leads to a decrease in edema, restoration of airway patency. The main group of medicines is Alpha-2-anderone mimetics. They have the following effects:

• narrow precapillary sphincters, veins, arterioles;
• reduce blood flow to the venous sinuses;
• has a long-term effect.

The use of this group of drugs can cause some side effects, for example, drying of the mucous membrane (causes burning), rebound runny nose (the amount of discharge, congestion increases). The longer you use the drug, the lower its therapeutic effect. It is forbidden to use this group of drugs can not be used in diabetes mellitus, hyperthyroidism, arterial hypertension, glaucoma. The doctor may prescribe the following options for funds:

1. Alpha-1-andrenomimetics. Phenylephrine, Mezaton narrow the arteries due to the effect on their smooth muscles. Prescribe medications for viral, allergic processes.
2. Efedin. This drug enhances the release of norepinephrine. They are rarely used because they can be addictive.
3. epinephrine. It is a beta-adrenometic, which is similar in action to adrenaline. Prohibited for use in chronic congestion.

Inhalations

This is one of the areas of therapy that is well suited in the early stages of the disease. In some cases, carrying out this procedure for 2-3 days helps to get rid of the problem completely. High efficiency of inhalations was noted for viral infections, colds. You can apply procedures as a preventive measure. The action algorithm is as follows:

1. You need to take a plate and pour a glass of boiling water into it.
2. Next, add a few drops of fir oil.
3. Put half tsp. soda.
4. For 10 minutes, the baby should inhale the vapors.
5. After the procedure, you need to blow your nose well.

Nasal lavage

For these purposes, use a saline solution (dilute the salt in boiled water). For a glass of liquid, you need half a teaspoon (for adults, a full spoon). A syringe (without a needle) or a rubber bulb is well suited for washing with a saline solution. It is necessary to carry out the procedures 3 times a day, but the child may not tolerate such treatment (there is little pleasant in this). Such treatment is enough if the child’s nose is only stuffy from the symptoms, but there is no snot. The solution soothes irritation, moisturizes the mucous membrane and removes germs and viruses. You can use the pharmacy option - Aqualor.

Nose massage

The action of this physiotherapy is aimed at improving blood circulation in the area of ​​​​edema, alleviating the patient's condition. It is necessary to massage the wings of the nose and the area just above them. Attention is also paid to the area in the forehead area between the armor, next to the protrusion near the ear (tragus). You can perform massage only if there is no high temperature, violation of the integrity of the skin, pain. The effectiveness of acupressure is high as a prevention of pathology, it is carried out 1-3 times every day.

Folk remedies

For the treatment of infants and toddlers, you need to use only proven means. They turn to homemade recipes when they are afraid to harm pharmaceutical drugs. Folk remedies for nasal congestion in children can also be dangerous, so consult your doctor before use. Popular options include the following recipes:

1. Honey. This component has an antiseptic effect. Honey in combs is known for its special medicinal properties, because it contains more biologically active substances. For a therapeutic effect, you just need to chew a piece of the product. Make sure your baby is not allergic to honey.
2. A mixture of Kalanchoe juice and aloe. It is necessary to mix water and a solution of plant juice in a ratio of 1: 1. The mixture is instilled 3 times a day in the nose. Leaves at the base of the plant are best for extracting juice.
3. Onion juice. This component has a strong bactericidal effect. This is an excellent option for the treatment of infectious rhinitis.
4. Warming procedures will help with physiological rhinitis, if the sinuses begin to swell with otitis media, inflammation of the nasopharynx. Apply salt warmed in bags to the nose area.

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Naturally, every parent loves and protects his child, because there are so many dangers in the world around him. And children, they are so quick and dodgy that they can easily find problems for themselves. How often you can hear stories that children climb somewhere, break something, misbehave and play pranks. And just as easily they can pick up some kind of sore.

Perhaps every parent is faced with such problems as fractures and bruises, broken noses and foreheads. Children, by their nature, can be compared with discoverers, great travelers who conquered our planet during the time of geographical discoveries.

Because everything in this world is new and interesting for them. Often, in their travels, children can weaken their bodies with temporary diseases that they get as a result of curiosity and carelessness.

Colds and flu, jaundice and chickenpox, bronchitis and acute respiratory infections - all this often happens to children. Among the above, there are no such diseases that could not be cured, but parents still should not lose their vigilance. It is necessary to show maximum efforts, if nevertheless trouble happened. And, perhaps, one of the most common such problems is nasal congestion.

Symptoms

From time to time in everyday life, every parent is faced with nasal congestion in children. Often, such a sign indicates some kind of cold. A similar ailment is also characterized by the usual symptoms: an increase in body temperature over 37 degrees, sneezing, increased secretion of the mucous membrane of the nasal cavity.

The above symptoms require an immediate visit to a specialist to solve health problems.

Since, if the disease is not eliminated in a timely manner, protracted complications may follow. They will entail a lot of trouble for parents. The baby will be especially affected. But, it happens that a child has a stuffy nose without snot, the question arises, what to do in such cases?

The main causes of congestion

In fact, if we consider the problem in detail, then there are many factors that lead to nasal congestion today.

The main reasons for the violation of the respiratory tract are: a possible allergic reaction of the baby to unidentified components, the structure of the nasal septum or its uncharacteristic changes, the undesirable presence of adenoids, polyps and other foreign bodies that clog the passages of the nasal cavity and interfere with normal healthy breathing.

Allergy

What does it mean that a child has a stuffy nose without snot? These symptoms may indicate an allergic reaction. Many parents, watching their child, note his external and internal changes.

For example, in the spring, flowering trees enhance the body's response to pollen and challenge allergists who note a large flow of patients during this difficult time of the year. Also, pet hair or untimely cleaning of the living quarters can act as an irritant to the mucosa.

The alarm should be sounded immediately. A consultation with a good specialist will help identify the allergen and find ways to fix the problem.

Changing the nasal septum in a child

Respiratory failure can be directly related to a change in the nasal septum or even its absence. Calculating this phenomenon is not so easy. Many are not even aware of such transformations. The consequence of this is a change in the nasal passages, or to be more precise, their narrowing.

If a child has a stuffy nose without snot, this may indicate swelling of the mucous membrane. In this case, self-medication will not help eliminate the problem and clear the airways. The only way out remains by contacting a specialist for the appointment of a surgical intervention. The operation will help eliminate the newly discovered defect.

Adenoids

The presence of adenoids is a frequent companion of children of primary school and preschool age. The main causes of undesirable occurrences can be previously transferred influenza diseases, scarlet fever and many others. Which, in turn, gives rise to a violation of the oral mucosa and tonsils.

Polyps in the nose

Why does a child have a stuffy nose without snot? Perhaps this is due to the presence of polyps. They are faithful companions of the chronic inflammatory process of the nasal membrane. They increase in volume for a long time and thereby narrow the nasal passages. Accordingly, the movement of air is disturbed, and the taste buds are reduced.

foreign body

Why does a child have a stuffy nose without snot? It is possible that a foreign body has got into the nasal section of the baby. The location of the foreign object may vary. It can get into the passage itself or into the nasal cavity.

In case of accidental penetration, irreparable suffocation may occur. Parents should be more careful with small elements that children play with. Make sure that no small things are lost.

There are countless cases when, as a result of surgical intervention, various objects were taken out of the nose, for example, fleece, buttons, crumpled pieces of paper, small parts from designers and toys.

In a word, everything that can be found in the house. Therefore, you must always remember that excellent detectives are nearby. Do not forget to remove small objects from sight, and it is better to tie up cabinets and bedside tables with ropes or tape.

Hypothermia or SARS

If a child has a stuffy nose without snot at night, this may indicate bodily hypothermia or the initial stage of a cold. While other characterizing symptoms delay the onset of SARS. In this situation, it is also worth contacting a specialist so as not to start a cold and not cause complications.

Komarovsky's opinion about nasal congestion

Why else can a child's nose be blocked without snot? Komarovsky will decipher any hidden message of the child's body and give a reasonable explanation to everything.

A favorite of women and a wise family doctor, commanding respect and authority from parents, he approaches the problem quite simply, opening the eyes of others to excessive custody of children.

By creating a safe atmosphere for your child, limiting his contact with the street, the child's immunity does not become stronger, rather, on the contrary. Dry air in the living room leads to the drying of the passages of the mucous membrane. Thus, the natural movement of mucus is disrupted, and, as a result, swelling of the nasal cavity occurs, which blocks the path of the respiratory system.

Dr. Komarovsky recommends removing hyperprotection from your child and maintaining the necessary humidity in the room. Regular airing, cleaning the living space, walking in the fresh air will strengthen the immune system of your child. It is with nasal congestion, according to the doctor, that various colds begin.

It is Evgeny Komarovsky who is one of the most influential people in the field of pediatrics. After all, he can always help with a recommendation in any life situation that is directly related to the health or upbringing of children.

Diagnosis and treatment of diseases in children

When a child has a stuffy nose without snot, treatment should usually be prescribed by a pediatrician who will establish the cause of the disease and the methodology for its treatment, based on the characteristics of the functioning of the child's body.

But how does this treatment itself take place? To begin with, the doctor will also take an interest in other symptoms, at first glance, far from a runny nose or cold. For example, the presence of lacrimation or itching, as these signs may indicate that there is still some kind of disease in the body that has not been cured.

In the presence of an obvious cold, nasal drops or sprays will be prescribed, which will have to "pierce" the nose. However, with such potent drugs, you should be careful. They must be used in strict accordance with the prescription.

Also, in addition to treating a runny nose (because this is just a symptom), the doctor will also prescribe an anti-cold therapy that strengthens the child’s immune system and will help overcome the disease, which often causes a stuffy nose in a child without snot.

Folk methods in the treatment of young children

But what to do in cases where there is no access to the clinic? After all, someone lives in a rural area, where medical centers are many, many kilometers away, and situations can be difficult. For example, when a child is 2 years old and has a stuffy nose without snot.

You can always turn to the old proven methods of treatment that have already passed many centuries. Perhaps the most common way to relieve the condition is a hot foot bath. It will help relieve spasm and bring normal sleep to the child's life. After all, it often happens that a child’s nose is blocked without a runny nose at night, and it seems that nothing can be done about it.

Salt solution and drinking regimen

A wonderful tool is saline solution, with which you can clean the nasal cavity. And of course, throughout the illness it is necessary to drink a large amount of warm liquid, whether it be teas, broths or plain water.

Diet for sickness

You should also expand the child's diet for the presence of vitamins, that is, fruits and vegetables. Anyway, all these recommendations can only weaken the signs of the disease and hold out until a trip to a specialist, because if a child has a stuffy nose without a runny nose, then only the intervention of a pediatrician or an otolaryngologist will help here. In no case should you start the disease, otherwise you will have to be treated with more serious methods.

A small conclusion

Why is it laid down? There can be many answers to this question. After all, the range of causes of this congestion is quite wide. Only a professional doctor can determine the exact one after a series of examinations, otherwise it will be like in the famous saying - “We treat one thing, we cripple another”.

Therefore, one should not engage in self-treatment alone. Because it is not always effective, since parents will not be able to accurately determine the cause of nasal congestion.

It remains only to love your children and protect them from all possible dangers that lie in wait for them in the world stretching before them.

It happens that, in particular, special signs of a cold, SARS: cough, high fever. Only a specialist can identify the cause, since shortness of breath dramatically worsens the quality of life and general well-being of the baby.

The nasal passages have a special anatomical structure, and congestion without discharge of snot is tolerated by children much worse than by adults. Increased sensitivity of the nasal mucosa. Often congestion is accompanied by headache, weakness, fatigue, loss of appetite. This eventually leads to depletion of the nasal mucosa. The baby begins to sleep with his mouth open and, of course, disturbs his parents.

Often seen without a runny nose in a child in 1-2 years due to their physiological features of the structure. It is not necessary that fluid oozes from the nose, but the condition is dangerous, because air through clogged passages enters with difficulty and in limited quantities. The mucosa in childhood is still imperfect, and the child only adapts to the air environment, so slight swelling is often observed. A feature of the structure of the nasal septum can provoke congestion, but if you do not take action, then it can happen:

• development of polyps and adenoids in the nasal cavity;
• curvature of the nasal septum in the event of a foreign body, when it is no longer possible to do without surgical intervention;
• an outbreak of inflammation against the background of infection or an allergic reaction.

These triggers can lead to:

• an increase in the mucous membrane in volume;
• the formation of polyposis growths;
• narrowing of the nasal passage;
• obstruction of free movement of air in the nasal cavity;
• decreased sense of smell and taste.

With adenoid growths, the nasopharyngeal tonsils are subject to inflammation, against which the development of adenoiditis is possible, which is more common in preschoolers due to previous measles, scarlet fever or influenza, leading to damage to the mucous membrane of the tonsils.

Nasal congestion in children can be in the spring during the flowering of plants, in contact with animals, when allergic rhinitis develops. Parents need to pay more attention to their children, timely eliminate provoking factors that can lead to nasal congestion.

Perhaps the reason is the ingress of a foreign body into the nasal passage, because children like to stick foreign objects in their noses. Of course, this is dangerous, because the airways are blocked. Asphyxiation attacks may appear, when it is no longer possible to delay calling emergency medical services. help. It is necessary to suppress such phenomena in the form of small objects in children from an early age.

Other sources of nasal congestion

Against the background of uncontrolled medication, the development of drug rhinitis may occur. Clinical symptoms also appear:

• the nose is stuffy and the baby begins to breathe through the mouth;
• disturbed sleep and appetite;
• itching, burning and lacrimation appear, which indicates a previously untreated acute respiratory viral infection, acute respiratory infections. All signs can appear suddenly and, of course, require elimination.

Colds, SARS, hypothermia of the body often pass without a runny nose, but the discharge in the internal parts of the nasal cavity still accumulates and stagnates. That is why it is so important, especially for infants up to a year old, to monitor the humidity of the air in the room, ventilate the room more often and walk more with the child.

The children's body is not strong and the kids are just learning to get used to the microclimatic conditions around. Dry air and high temperature in the room often leads to drying of the nasal mucosa, blocking the passages. As a result, it turns out that, but there is no runny nose. Children are just beginning to explore the world, they grab various small objects that come to hand and pull them into their noses and mouths. But they can be swallowed or in the nasal cavity, thereby blocking the access of air and injuring the mucous membrane. Problems can remain with the child for life.

If breathing is difficult and there are no snot, then you should immediately contact a specialist and begin treatment. Otherwise, the inflammatory process will lead to serious pathology.

What should not be done with nasal congestion in children?

1. In case of deep damage to the nasal mucosa, excessive tipping of the baby's head should not be allowed to avoid increased bleeding and blood flow.
2. If you suddenly notice the free movement of the nasal septum or the appearance of bleeding without stopping for more than 5 minutes, then you need to call a doctor at home urgently.
3. It is impossible to treat and pull out a foreign object on your own, incorrect manipulations can only lead to serious damage to the mucosa.
4. If the nasal septum is curved or has an abnormal development from birth, while hearing is reduced, signs of hearing loss and mental retardation are noted, then self-treatment is excluded. It is worth contacting a surgeon to eliminate defects by performing an operation. It is far from always that the abnormal development of the septum can be corrected, therefore, in order to avoid complications, the doctor will first develop an appropriate treatment.
5. Parents of babies need to understand that the curvature of the nasal septum cannot be eliminated by folk methods or medicines. Only an experienced specialist can correct the situation.
6. If nasal congestion without a runny nose is caused by drug-induced rhinitis against the background of prolonged and excessive use of vasoconstrictors, leading only to atrophic changes in the mucous membrane, then it is impossible to take the funds for a long time and it is better to consult a doctor to revise the treatment tactics in order to restore the mucous membrane.
7. Some drops can lead to impaired functionality and bursting of capillary vessels, atrophy of the nasal mucosa, difficulty in breathing, which also causes danger to the child and requires a visit to a specialist.
8. Some medicines are addictive, increase swelling of the nose and watery eyes in children. The use of drugs should be stopped and first consult a doctor.
9. If the cause of congestion without a runny nose is the proliferation of lymphoid tissue or adenoids in the nose, which occurs in children under 5-6 years old, when breathing is difficult and there is no runny nose, then the adenoids require removal only by surgery.
10. With sinusitis or inflammation of the paranasal sinuses, heating should not be carried out.
11. Drying of the mucous membrane in the nasal passages must not be allowed, therefore, the cavity must be constantly irrigated, otherwise, in the absence of mucus in the nose, the active substances in the composition will not be able to independently fight the invasion of viruses and microorganisms.

How is the treatment carried out?

First of all, it is necessary to eliminate the root causes that led to such a state.

1. In case of injury to the nose or the ingress of a foreign object, as first aid, apply cold to the site of the lesion, conduct a light massage and, of course, urgently contact the surgeon.

It is recommended to give the baby more fluids to drink, treat the cavity with special ointments. For example, the “Rescuer” balm is suitable for children from 1 year old in order to lubricate the nasal cavity in case of severe damage to the mucous membrane for recovery. As a result, congestion will go away on its own.

1. With severe bleeding, you should not try to solve the problem on your own and you need to call an ambulance. It is possible to use liquid nitrogen to treat the nasal cavity, replacing damaged cells with new ones.
2. Congenital defects in the nose cannot be eliminated by folk methods at home, although in some cases some remedies help to eliminate pathogenic bacteria, cleanse the sinuses and release breathing.

home methods

• instill saline solution into the nose, or lubricate with special oils for up to 5 days;
• if the problem persists, it is recommended to instill vasoconstrictor drops, but as directed by a doctor;
• with the appearance of primary signs of malaise with nasal congestion without a runny nose, treatment with medications is possible, but not more than 3 days in order to avoid mucosal atrophy and addiction;
• at home, it is recommended to carry out hot foot baths in order to relieve swelling and facilitate breathing. You can prepare a weak saline solution and rinse the nasal cavity 2 times a day;
• it is good to use sea salt for washing;
• to massage the wings of the nose with the thumbs in order to prevent the transition of congestion into the chronic phase;
• even with minor signs of adenoid proliferation, you need to contact an otolaryngologist, because. treatment with medicines and vasoconstrictors will be useless.

At home, and only with the permission of a doctor, you can apply the following methods:

• squeeze juice from aloe, mix with water in a ratio of 1: 1, instill 3 times a day, 2-4 drops in each nostril to relieve congestion and inflammation;
• mix fresh beetroot juice with ordinary water (1:1) and instill it up to 3 times a day or carry out inhalations in order to restore the normalization of breathing. You can buy an inhaler at a pharmacy or use a home method by adding a pinch of soda to hot water to warm up the sinuses and endow breathing;
• heat table salt in a pan, pour into a canvas bag and apply to the wings of the nose for 10 minutes;
• 2-3 tbsp. l. mix mustard with hot water in a basin, wrap yourself in a towel and inhale the vapors or steam the baby's legs before going to bed;
• if the baby is not yet 1 year old, then you can simply hold the legs under a stream of warm water, then put on warm socks, adding salt to kill pathogenic bacteria;
• instill 2-3 drops of freshly squeezed aloe juice into the nostrils;
• carry out therapeutic massage in circular motions in the area of ​​​​the bridge of the nose and wings of the nose, patting in these places up to 2 times a day.

Prevention

• Rizolin for children from 2 years to 4 times a day;
• spray Vibrocil for children up to 3 times a day;
• instant medicines are sold in tablets and powders to achieve a positive result;
• Clarinase, but for children under 12;
• Cetrin for children from 12 years old, 1 tablet per day

Additionally, it is required to adjust nutrition, limit the intake of sugar, which favors the reproduction of pathogenic flora in the nose. Give babies to drink herbal decoctions. If the child does not have a high temperature, then it is recommended to take him out for a walk, and not keep him in a stuffy, warm room, which many mothers try to do.

In the treatment of mucosal pathology, antiseptics, hormonal, anti-inflammatory, decongestants, immunomodulators are applicable. With the development of inflammation or adenoids in the nose, one cannot hope for their independent disappearance. If the mother does not know the cause of congestion and also how to fix the problem, for example, with rhinitis, damage to deeper parts of the nasal mucosa, then you need to consult a doctor, otherwise the mucus may not leak out, but into the throat. The nose is stuffed up, but there is no discharge of mucus, this condition is fraught with asphyxia, suffocation.

In any case, with congestion, a doctor's consultation is required, even when the reason is quite clear to the parents. Only a competent specialist will be able to prescribe an effective treatment (especially for babies under 1 year old) and it will probably be possible to do without medicines, especially antibiotics, which are harmful and dangerous for the child's body.

Many parents have experienced that their children have nasal congestion, but there is no snot. Not everyone knows what to do to quickly get rid of nasal congestion without a runny nose.

To cure nasal congestion in a baby without snot, it is necessary to become more familiar with this problem and the main methods of its treatment.

The reasons

First you need to determine why the child does not have snot, and his nose is stuffed up. There are several reasons why babies get stuffy noses.

Viral infections or colds

Quite often, nasal congestion in a child without snot is the most common symptom of respiratory disease. Severe congestion is a response of the immune system to viral infections that have entered the nasopharynx. Quite often, it is accompanied by the accumulation of viscous or liquid mucus, which makes nasal breathing difficult. During SARS, nasal congestion without a runny nose completely disappears within a week.

However, sometimes it is necessary to engage in treatment to clear the nasal passages.

Bacterial infections

There are other causes of nasal congestion in babies. These include bacterial infections, which most often appear due to SARS. They lead to the fact that the child does not breathe through the nose, and there is no snot. If the nasal congestion is not properly treated, the sinuses can become inflamed, which will lead to sinusitis. In this case, purulent fluid will begin to flow from the nasopharynx.

Adenoids

Another reason why a child breathes through his mouth is adenoiditis, during which the adenoids become inflamed. This disease often occurs in children aged 2 or 3 years. If the baby has a stuffy nose only during sleep, then this indicates the presence of adenoiditis of the first degree. Without proper treatment, the disease gradually develops and the child will constantly have blocked nostrils.

Allergy

Sometimes the child has a stuffy nose, but there is no snot due to contact with strong allergens. In this case, the allergy is accompanied by such a symptom as frequent sneezing, the appearance of severe swelling and itching in the sinuses. Most often, snot does not flow in children, but some still complain about their presence.

The allergic form of congestion in many is seasonal and manifests itself only during the flowering of plants. Much less often, the problem appears due to household allergens, which include dyes on clothes, pet hair and hygiene products. Some patients complain that nasal breathing problems appeared after eating. We are talking about food allergies, which can occur after eating citrus fruits, chocolate and other highly allergenic foods.

Cigarette smoke

The cause of nasal congestion without snot in a child may be cigarette smoke. All passive smokers have serious inflammation in the nasopharynx. This leads to bronchial asthma and the appearance of serious swelling of the mucosa. That is why smoking in the presence of a child is strictly prohibited.

Damage or pathology of the nose

Quite often, congestion without a runny nose in a child appears due to a serious deformation of the septum, which can lead to obstruction in the nasal passages. Such a pathology may appear after damage to the nose or at birth.

Therefore, if the baby's nose does not breathe, and there is no snot, then you should immediately consult a doctor to examine the nostrils.

How to treat congestion

If the child has a stuffy nose, then it should be treated immediately. However, before treating the baby, it is necessary to familiarize yourself with the most effective methods of treating nasal congestion in a newborn without snot.

Means for vasoconstriction

Often the baby has a stuffy nose due to the appearance of severe swelling. To quickly get rid of it, it is recommended to bury the nose of babies with special vasoconstrictor drops.

Nazivin

When one nostril does not breathe, Nazivin can be used during treatment. This tool is quite popular and is available in the form of drops and spray. The main feature of Nazivin is a bright vasoconstrictor effect, which distinguishes it from all other drugs. The drug is created on the basis of oxymetazoline, which can stimulate mucosal adrenoreceptors. It is because of this that the size of the puffiness decreases and it becomes easier for the child to breathe through the nose.

It is necessary to treat clogging of the nose in children with Nazivin very carefully, since it has contraindications. Drops should not be given to babies with too high sensitivity to oxymetazoline. They are also contraindicated in people with glaucoma. Children under six years of age can only be treated with drops of Nazivin 0.025%. A more concentrated drug may cause side effects.

Treatment of a child with Nazivin should be carried out in compliance with the correct dosage. The nose is instilled twice a day, two drops at a time.

Panadol Baby

If the child does not breathe well through the nose, but there is no snot, then Panadol Baby can be used. It is recommended to use this remedy if congestion was caused by SARS. The fact is that the main active substance of Panadol Baby is paracetamol, with which a cold in infants can be cured. Also, the medicine has an anti-inflammatory effect, which helps to quickly improve nasal breathing.

Panadol Baby, like many other medicines, has some contraindications. The drug should not be used to treat rhinitis in children under two months of age. Panadol Baby is also contraindicated in people with serious kidney or liver problems.

The drug is taken every day before meals. At one time, the child should drink at least 2 ml of the suspension. In this case, Panadol is not buried in the nostrils, but in the mouth opening.

For the nose

When the child does not breathe through the nose, but the snot does not flow, you can use drops for the nose. They help not only with dry congestion, but also with snot in the baby.

When creating a drug, xylometazoline hydrochloride is added to it, which contributes to the rapid narrowing of blood vessels and the treatment of puffiness. The main advantage of drops for the nose is that they do not begin to cause irritation in the nasal cavity even after prolonged use.

Before you treat your nose, you should be familiar with the common side effects that may occur after using the drug. If dosages are not observed, babies may experience severe headache, nausea, shortness of breath, and sleep disturbance. Some patients develop small red spots on their skin.

So that the baby does not have to face the above problems, the correct dosage must be observed. Children under the age of six need to pierce the nostrils twice a day. For adolescents, the dosage of the drug is increased and therefore they should use Fornos 3-4 times a day.

Adrianol

Adrianol is often used when a child has a stuffy nose and is having difficulty breathing because of it. The drug contains phenylephrine, which helps to restore breathing through the nose. This component thins the mucus that can flow from the nasal cavity and helps to cope with swelling. Adrianol is often used during the treatment of chronic rhinitis and sinusitis. It is also used during the preparation of patients for testing during diagnosis.

If the baby has a constantly stuffy nose, the remedy is instilled daily for 5-10 days. At the same time, when one nostril is blocked, Adrianol should be poured only into it.

Folk remedies

If the nose of the baby is stuffy, but there is no runny nose, then during treatment you can use folk remedies. There are many different folk methods for the treatment of clogged nostrils.

Aloe

When a child has a blocked nose, during treatment, you can use products made from aloe. To prepare the medicine, it is necessary to squeeze 80-100 ml of juice from the young leaves of the plant and mix it with 500 ml of boiled water. The prepared mixture is instilled into the nostrils three times daily. At the same time, during instillation, it is necessary to ensure that the baby inhales the liquid well.

Beet

Some doctors recommend clearing the nostrils with beetroot liquid if the child cannot breathe normally. Preparing a healing mixture from this vegetable is quite simple. To do this, 150 ml of juice is squeezed out of beets, which is mixed with the same amount of water. Before use, the mixture is infused for 3-5 hours. It is necessary to apply beetroot solution every other day, twice a day.

If after the first instillation a burning sensation appears, then this indicates that the remedy should be more diluted with water. You can also use a less concentrated solution made from boiled beets.

Chamomile

If there is no snot, but the nose is still blocked, you should use a medicine based on chamomile. Chamomile decoctions are popular among lovers of traditional medicine. To create a quality infusion, a large spoonful of dried flowers is added to a liter of water. All this is infused for about 8-10 hours, after which the infusion is boiled in a saucepan. Before use, the liquid is filtered with gauze and re-infused for two hours. Chamomile decoction is instilled into the nostrils for 5-7 days.

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