Question

Your child suddenly developed red, fleshy lumps in their nostrils at night, accompanied by allergic rhinitis, pain, and itching. At 4.5 years old, is surgery an option for treatment? What should be done?

Answer

  1. The two red lumps you see are a normal anatomical structure found in everyone; they are called the inferior turbinate.
  2. Conditions such as allergic rhinitis and sinusitis can lead to hypertrophy of the inferior turbinate, which can be relieved with furacillin nasal drops. In addition to treating the symptoms, the patient’s diet and psychological state are also very important. Patients should choose a light diet and maintain an optimistic attitude to avoid unnecessary interference with the recovery of allergic rhinitis.