Grand Rounds: Efficacy and Nasal Irrigation for Pediatric Nasal Symptoms and Chronic Rhinosinusitis

Objectives (Educational Content) :

1: Recognize chronic nasal symptoms in pediatric patients are multifactorial, and common nasal congestion and rhinorrhea are not due to allergic rhinitis or 'sinus infection' as commonly presumed. 2: Implement and recommend use of saline nasal irrigation as an effective and safe treatment for pediatric nasal symptoms. 3: Identify treatment options for pediatric chronic nasal symptoms that may reduce medication use and/or surgical procedures.

Target Audience:

General pediatricians, family physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, social workers, psychologists, and nurses.

Identified Gap:

Chronic rhinosinusitis is a commonly encountered pediatric condition that can be managed with non-antibiotic therapy and nasal saline irrigation is an under-utilized therapeutic option that can be effective in treating this condition.

Estimated Time to Complete the Educational Activity:

1 hour(s)

Expiration Date for CE/CME Credit:

09-19-2025

Method of Participation in the Learning Process:

The learner will view the presentation, successfully complete a post-test and complete an activity evaluation.

Evaluation Methods:

All learners must successfully complete a post-test, as well as an activity evaluation, to claim CE/CME credit.

Disclosure:

The following presenters have identified that they have no financial relationships with any ineligible companies. Julie Wei, MD.

Accreditation Statement:

Children’s Hospital Medical Center of Akron is accredited by the Ohio State Medical Association to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

CHMCA designates this enduring material activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit TM.  Physicians should only claim the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Bibliography:

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https://doi.org/10.1002/alr.22597.