Open AccessThe use of decongestants in children in otorhinolaryngological practice
Author(s) -
Olga A. Egorova
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
pediatriâ. consilium medicum
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2658-6630
pISSN - 2658-6622
DOI - 10.26442/26586630.2021.2.200906
Subject(s) - nasal decongestant , medicine , phenylephrine , decongestant , antihistamine , pseudoephedrine , dermatology , otorhinolaryngology , pharmacology , anesthesia , ephedrine , surgery , blood pressure
The data about the prevalence of ENT organ diseases in children and the necessity of prescription of nasal forms of vasoconstrictors (decongestants) are presented. A review of the data about the mechanism of action of decongestants, safety and evidence base of their effectiveness in treatment of otorhinolaryngological diseases is presented. It is concluded that decongestants with a higher safety level are chosen a modern combined preparation containing antihistamine (dimethinden) and vasoconstrictor (phenylephrine) components.