Application of nasal irrigation and therapeutic game in treatment for upper respiratory tract infection in children

Objective To explore the application value of nasal irrigation and therapeutic game in the treatment for upper respiratory tract infection in children. Methods Ninety-six children with upper respiratory tract infection hospitalized during 2017 were randomly divided into an observation group and a control group, 48 cases for each group. Both groups took nasal irrigation and conventional treatment; and the observation group played targeted therapeutic game before nasal irrigation. The therapeutic effect, treatment compliance, and adverse reactions were compared between the two groups. Results The overall therapeutic effects of the two groups were not much different from the data reported in domestic literatures. However, the nasal irrigation treatment compliance, the incidence of adverse reactions, and family satisfaction were better in the observation group than in the control group (56.3% vs. 18.8%, 20.8% vs. 43.7%, and 66.7% vs. 22.9%), with statistical differences (all P<0.05). Conclusions Treatment assisted by nasal irrigation for upper respiratory tract infection in children is effective. And the combination with therapeutic game can significantly improve treatment compliance and effectively reduce adverse reactions. Key words: Nasal irrigation; Therapeutic game; Children; Upper respiratory tract infection