Examination of the Effectiveness of Nasal Irrigation Techniques in Infants With Nasal Congestion
Condition: Upper Respiratory Tract Infection; Nasal Congestion and Inflammations
MeSH terms: Respiratory Tract Infections; Inflammation
Study type: Interventional

Summary: 
      The research investigates the effects of high-volume and low-volume nasal irrigation
      techniques applied to relieve nasal congestion in infants with nasal congestion due to upper
      respiratory tract infections. The study examines the physiological parameters of infants who
      undergo nasal irrigation, crying duration, frequency of the procedure, and the baby's feeding
      patterns.
    

Detailed description: 
      This study aims to investigate the effects of two different nasal irrigation techniques
      applied to relieve nasal congestion on infants' physiological parameters, crying duration,
      feeding habits, and the frequency of the procedure repetitions.

      A randomized controlled experimental study was conducted with 80 infants aged 1-12 months who
      presented at the pediatric emergency clinic with nasal congestion due to upper respiratory
      tract infection. In the study, the 1st group of infants received low-volume saline solution,
      while the 2nd group received high-volume saline solution for nasal irrigation. Physiological
      parameters were measured before the procedure, immediately after the procedure, and 5 minutes
      after the procedure. Procedure duration and baby's crying duration were recorded.
      Subsequently, breastfeeding was initiated for the infants, and their physiological parameters
      were measured again during breastfeeding. Parental satisfaction levels with the procedure
      were also assessed. Finally, the frequency of the procedure repetitions was recorded.
    

Intervention name(s): group low-volume irrigation; group high-volume irrigation
Intervention type(s): Other; Other
Intervention description(s): Before the procedure, infants' physiological parameters were measured using the Nellcor Bedside SpO2 Patient Monitoring System. The procedure duration and crying duration were recorded using the stopwatch on a Samsung Galaxy A50 phone. Nasal irrigation was performed using 4 ml of 0.9% sodium chloride(NaCl) solution. Physiological parameters were measured immediately after the procedure and five minutes later. Subsequently, breastfeeding was initiated for the baby. Physiological parameters during breastfeeding were measured, and parental satisfaction levels were evaluated. Then, the frequency of procedure repetitions was recorded.; Before the procedure, infants' physiological parameters were measured using the Nellcor Bedside SpO2 Patient Monitoring System. The procedure duration and crying duration were recorded using the stopwatch on a Samsung Galaxy A50 phone. Nasal irrigation was performed using 20 ml of 0.9% NaCl solution. Physiological parameters were measured immediately after the procedure and five minutes later. Subsequently, breastfeeding was initiated for the baby. Physiological parameters during breastfeeding were measured, and parental satisfaction levels were evaluated. Then, the frequency of procedure repetitions was recorded.
Allocation: Randomized
Intervention model: Parallel Assignment
Intervention model description: two groups were randomly selected and received two different treatments
Masking: None (Open Label)
Primary purpose: Supportive Care
Keywords: infants; nasal irrigation; nasal lavage; feeding