Child's stuffy nose

[Jaki32]

I have a three-year old son who has been struggling with a stuffy nose every night for at least two months now.  It also happens during the day, but it is not as bad as it is at night.  He gets so uncomfortable that he kicks and get angry because he can't breathe while he is sleeping.  He has suffered from seasonal allergies before, but this doesn't seem like allergies; at least there's no itchy eyes/ears/nose or sneezing involved, just the stuffy nose.  His pediatrician recommended he take some OTC Children's Sudafed Nasal Decongestant, but it really isn't doing much to help.  Any other recommendations?  Any home remedies?  I'm guessing if he doesn't improve we'll be taking him to an ENT specialist; I'm just wondering if there's something else I can try at home before trying anything else.

[kjelltp]

Pay attention to your kids diet.  Eliminate diary, all processed sugars and wheat.   Try to eliminate one at a time.   I replaced my daughters diary with rice milk, and she is no longer congested, unless she has a common cold.

Throw out the nasal spray, its poison for the sinuses.  

[ENTMD]

Well I'm not a big fan of the Sudafed solution -- this medicine is a stimulant and is going to be counterproductive for getting your son to sleep!

I would strongly recommend you see the ENT specialist.  Enlarged adenoids and/or enlarged turbinates are likely at the root of his problem and can be treated with either nasal steroid sprays or surgery.  Aside from allergy treatment (where appropriate), I am not aware of any other effective remedy.