Nasal decongestants in complex treatment of acute rhinosinusitis in children

Abstract

Doctors have been dealing with inflammatory disease of nose and paranasal sinuses as early as since the XVII century. Rhinosinusitis is a polyethiologic inflammation of nose and paranasal sinuses, accompanied by congestion of secretion and impaired aeration of paranasal sinuses. In children, acute sinusitis is often a complication of viral infection (70-80%). Treatment regimens include drug therapy and mechanical removal of abnormal secretions from infected sinuses and input of solution.