| onic sinus infection can affect anyone, including | | | | without medication. When the symptoms persist for |
| children. However, distinguishing chronic sinus infection | | | | more than 10 days but less than 30 days, it is |
| in children is hard to do, since children are prone to | | | | diagnosed to be acute sinus infection. But if the |
| other upper respiratory tract infection as well, like | | | | condition lasts for more than 30 days, it is already |
| common colds. On the average, a child suffers from | | | | chronic sinus infection. |
| bouts of URI around 6 — 8 times per year. | | | | Treatment for Chronic Sinus Infection |
| Upper respiratory infection or URI is caused by virus, | | | | If you see signs of chronic sinus infection in your |
| often starting with runny nose and clear mucus | | | | children, it is best to consult a doctor as soon as |
| discharge. Then, the mucus turns to green or yellow | | | | possible for proper diagnosis. The main treatment |
| after 2 — 3 days. Other symptoms such as | | | | prescribed is antibiotics for bacterial infection. A child |
| coughing, fever and headaches are also common. | | | | should undergo antibiotics treatment for 3 — 4 |
| However, after 5 — 7 days, the child usually | | | | weeks to get rid of the bacteria causing the |
| feels better. If the symptoms persist for a long time, | | | | infection. If the infection is brought about by allergies, |
| your child might have developed chronic sinus | | | | topical steroids and antihistamines are prescribed. |
| infection already. | | | | When medical therapy fails, another option is pediatric |
| Symptoms of Chronic Sinus Infection in Children | | | | endoscopic sinus surgery to remove possible polyps |
| In children, the most prevalent symptom of chronic | | | | or other blockage in the sinuses. |
| sinus infection is nasal discharge with green or yellow | | | | You can also take simple steps to prevent your child |
| mucus. Chronic coughing is also felt, which gets | | | | from getting chronic sinus infection. When sick with |
| worse especially at night. Other symptoms include | | | | colds or flu, follow doctor’s advice strictly |
| nasal congestion, low fever, nausea, fatigue and bad | | | | especially on medications. Soups, juices and lots of |
| breath. Older children also exhibit symptoms such as | | | | bed rest are also highly recommended for faster |
| frequent headaches, post-nasal drip and recurring | | | | recovery. Avoid smoking as secondary smoke is |
| sore throat. Mood swings are also common for | | | | harmful for your child. Make sure that your child has |
| younger children because of the pain and discomfort | | | | all the necessary vaccinations for a stronger immune |
| they are feeling. | | | | system. Provide your child a healthy environment - |
| If you will notice, some of the symptoms of sinus | | | | free from allergens such as dust or pollens. More |
| infection are similar to that of common cold. The | | | | importantly, teach your child proper hygiene early on, |
| difference is in the duration of the symptoms. | | | | especially taking care of the nose. |
| Common cold usually gets better after a week, even | | | | |