Clinical approach to the selection of topical decongestants in paediatric otolaryngology practice

Abstract

This article describes the mechanism of action of topical decongestants from the perspective of their efficient and safe use in paediatric otorhinolaryngology. It also presents the structure of the most common nosologies in the outpatient unit of otorhinolaryngological practice.

Keywords

• topical decongestants
• α1-adrenoreceptor
• phenylephrine
• chronic rhinitis