Rehabilitation of children with impaired nasal breathing

The authors examine etiology and pathogenesis of impaired nasal breathing in children. The aim is to demonstrate rehabilitation options for children with impaired nasal breathing, algorithm for selection of physiotherapeutic strategy based on etiological factors and sequence for incorporating rehabilitation methods into treatment process. Considering available literature data and own clinical findings, the authors summarize information regarding various physical treatment methods for children and present the mechanisms underlying functional disorders associated with this pathology.