What should be done about a child's nasal congestion caused by swollen, reddened tissue inside the nose?

Generally, the causes of redness, swelling, and blockage in a child's nasal passages may include foreign body obstruction, bad habits, rhinitis, inferior turbinate hypertrophy, and nasal polyps. These conditions can be improved through removal of foreign bodies, correction of bad habits, medication, and other treatments. It is recommended that these interventions be performed under the guidance of a qualified physician. Detailed explanations are as follows:

1. Foreign Body Obstruction

If a foreign object accidentally enters a child's nasal cavity, it may cause redness, swelling, and blockage. It is recommended to remove the foreign object using professional instruments or seek assistance from a doctor.

2. Bad Habits

If a child frequently picks their nose, it may lead to nasal mucosal damage and localized redness and swelling. Parents are advised to promptly correct such bad habits in children.

3. Rhinitis

Rhinitis is an inflammation of the nasal passages caused by bacteria, viruses, allergens, or other irritants, which may lead to nasal mucosal congestion and edema, forming red, swollen masses, accompanied by symptoms such as nasal congestion and sneezing. Parents can administer medications such as budesonide nasal spray or mometasone furoate nasal spray to children according to medical advice to help alleviate rhinitis and relieve discomfort.

4. Inferior Turbinate Hypertrophy

Inferior turbinate hypertrophy may be caused by chronic inflammation, leading to thickening and enlargement of the mucosal layer and bone of the inferior turbinate, forming a fleshy mass within the nasal passage, and causing persistent redness, swelling, and nasal obstruction. Parents can work with physicians to choose submucosal resection of the inferior turbinate for removal of the overgrown tissue to improve symptoms.

5. Nasal Polyps

Nasal polyps are benign growths formed when nasal mucosa proliferates and protrudes into the nasal cavity from the nasal passages, potentially causing redness, swelling, and nasal blockage, accompanied by symptoms such as reduced sense of smell and increased nasal discharge. For treatment, parents can follow medical advice to perform endoscopic nasal polypectomy, which helps alleviate the discomfort.

In daily life, it is recommended to maintain good indoor air circulation, avoid exposure to known allergens, clean the nasal cavity regularly, and refrain from administering adult medications to children without authorization to prevent unnecessary physical harm.