How is nasal obstruction in children treated?

Nasal obstruction is often initially treated with medications, some of which may address underlying allergy or other reversible causes of nasal swelling. Your doctor may prescribe a nasal steroid spray to decrease inflammation of the nose and turbinates. Surgery to shrink the turbinates may be required if there is no improvement with medications. There are several new surgical techniques that can be used to shrink turbinates, including use of radiofrequency energy or a small tissue-shaving device.