[Nasal toilet in infants with rhinitis: nasal passage crucial, so treat with xylometazoline]. / Neustoilet bij zuigelingen met rinitis.
Ned Tijdschr Geneeskd
; 1662022 05 10.
Article
em Nl
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-35736357
ABSTRACT
A good nasal passage is crucial for neonates and infants, as they rely on obligate nasal breathing. Feeding problems and dyspnoea are commonly seen in infants with nasal obstruction.In this article, we emphasize the importance of relieving nasal congestion caused by an infection. An effective therapy to reduce nasal obstruction, caused by mucus, is rinsing with saline. Xylometazoline can be added if the effect of saline is insufficient. However, guidelines are often cautious with prescribing nasal decongestants in infants. These recommendations are mainly based on case reports, and often concern overdoses or other medication than xylometazoline. The risk of severe side effects with xylometazoline in young children is low if the dosage is adequate.
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01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Obstrução Nasal
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Aparelho Sanitário
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Rinite
Tipo de estudo:
Guideline
Limite:
Child
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Child, preschool
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Humans
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Infant
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Newborn
Idioma:
Nl
Revista:
Ned Tijdschr Geneeskd
Ano de publicação:
2022
Tipo de documento:
Article