my child is 4 and half years. he has got swelling inside his nose.we consulted an ENT where he said he has got it due to cold and gave two types of drops for nose and allercet cold syrup. he said it will reduce and will be getting better as he grows up. Doctor I wanted to ask if it is an serious situation ....is there a possibility that the nose get blocked and will be difficult to breathe. though consulted an ENT still tensed...it's been almost 2 weeks now...and the swelling has reduced....thank you

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Cold is most of the time because of some viral infection or allergic condition and symptoms are usually sneezing, running nose, nasal congestion and fever. cough along with throat irritation are  usually associated .
Treatment consists of antiallergic antipyretics analgesics and decongestants medicine .
As a home remedy steam inhalation would be very useful .
Medicines like wikoryl / tminic / Alex cold can be usded  in a proper dose  for 3-5 days as per the symcptoms .
Steam inhalation is repeated frequently .

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hi dear The most common causes of swelling include food allergens, such as a Cow's Milk Protein Allergy (CMPA). Your baby may also have eyes or lips swollen from other allergies such as insect bites/stings, medication or latex.