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Stuffy Nose in Active Daughter: Outdoor Play or Deeper Cause?

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Paediatrician - Answered on Jan 23, 2025

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Asked by Anonymous - Jan 23, 2025Hindi

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My 9-year-old daughter always has a stuffy nose, even though she is active and eats well. Could her outdoor play in the evening be contributing to this, or is there another underlying cause? What could be the potential reasons for her persistent stuffy nose? Are there any safe medications or treatments that would help? Should I encourage her to play indoors, or would wearing a mask when playing outdoors help?

Ans: It is most probably allergic rhinitis due to the weather and pollution. Another cause could be enlarged adenoids. You will need to get her checked by her pediatrician who may advise X rays and blood tests. She will most probably need steroid spray intra nasally.

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