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How can you care for your child who has enlarged turbinates?
- Have your child take medicines or use nasal sprays exactly as prescribed. Call your doctor if you think your child is having a problem with the medicine. You will get more details on the specific medicines your doctor prescribes.
- Use a cool-mist humidifier to add moisture to your child's bedroom. Follow the directions for cleaning the machine.
- Use saline (saltwater) nasal washes to help keep your child's nasal passages open. This washes out mucus and allergens. You can buy saline nose sprays at a grocery store or pharmacy. Follow the instructions on the package. Or you can make your own at home. Add 1 teaspoon of non-iodized salt and 1 teaspoon of baking soda to 2 cups of distilled water or boiled and cooled water. Fill a squeeze bottle with the nasal wash. Then gently put the tip into your child's nostril, and have them lean over the sink. Your child's mouth should be open as you gently squirt the liquid into the nose. Repeat on the other side.
- Keep your child away from smoke. Do not smoke or let anyone else smoke around your child or in your house.
Enlarged turbinates in children: When to call
Call your doctor now or seek immediate medical care if:
- Your child has trouble breathing.
Watch closely for changes in your child's health, and be sure to contact your doctor if:
- Your child does not get better as expected.
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