Suggest treatment for blocked nose and dry throat in a child
Patient: 2 1/2 year old son, 12 kg, 89cm. Allergic to dairy. Hello dr, hope you are well. I am worried about my son. He has had a blocked nose at night ever since I can remember. He snores loudly and breathes through his mouth. He wakes often crying, I suspect because his throat is dry, and wants something to drink. Lately he has also taken to covering his mouth with his hand when getting sleepy and also while sleeping at times. Could this be another allergy, or something else. He doesn t get colds or flu that often, but the nose stays blocked at night (not during the day). He was born 6 weeks prematurely.I would really appreciate your answer.Kind regards. Doctor: Hi Dear,Welcome to HCM.Understanding your concern. As per your query you have blocked nose and dry throat in a child . The symptoms you mention in query can occur due to may reasons like nasal polyp , post nasal drip , strep throat or sleep apnea . I would suggest you to consult pediatrician . Doctor may order throat swab test , viral culture test along with nasal endoscopy or CT scan to confirm the diagnosis . Doctor may prescribe antibacterial or antiviral depending upon the diagnosis along with decongestants and expectorant . Doctor may also recommend surgical removal of nasal polyp . For now give your child steam at least twice a day and maintain propr oral hygiene . Hope your concern has been resolved.Get Well Soon.Best Wishes,Dr. Harry Maheshwari