Hinderer K H
Pediatr Ann. 1976 Aug;5(8):499-509.
Nasal problems in children are very common. The factors that affect the embryologic development have been discussed. Injuries that occur in prenatal, natal, and postnatal periods affect normal development. Prompt treatment of minor injuries is necessary to prevent airway problems later. The "wait and see" attitude toward nasal deformity is ill advised. X-ray findings are not conclusive, as the nasal pyramid in a child is largely cartilaginous. Obstructive nasal breathing can result in facial asymmetry, malocclusion, and cardiopulmonary problems. Allergy and sinusitis are frequently causes of obstruction.
儿童鼻腔问题非常常见。已经讨论了影响胚胎发育的因素。产前、出生时和产后发生的损伤会影响正常发育。及时治疗轻伤对于预防日后的气道问题很有必要。对鼻畸形采取“观望”态度是不可取的。由于儿童的鼻锥体主要是软骨性的，X线检查结果并不具有决定性。鼻塞可导致面部不对称、错牙合畸形和心肺问题。过敏和鼻窦炎是梗阻的常见原因。
