Symptoms and treatment of sinusitis in children

Sinusitis in children is a very common nasal disease. Among pediatric patients, sinusitis is one of the diseases with a relatively high incidence rate. The disease is very similar to a cold in the early stages, with symptoms such as fever, nasal congestion and runny nose. Therefore, many parents will confuse it with a cold. In order to better treat the disease, we must first know what are the symptoms of sinusitis? So what are the symptoms and treatments of sinusitis in children?

1. Acute sinusitis: The early symptoms are similar to those of acute rhinitis or colds, but the systemic symptoms are more obvious than those in adults. Therefore, in addition to nasal congestion and excessive purulent discharge, there may be symptoms such as fever, dehydration, mental depression or irritability, rapid breathing, refusal to eat, and even convulsions. It is also accompanied by sore throat and cough; it may also be accompanied by acute otitis media, nosebleed, etc.; older children may complain of headache or pain on one side of the cheek.

2. Chronic sinusitis: The main symptoms are intermittent or frequent nasal congestion, mucous or mucopurulent nasal discharge, and frequent nose bleeding. Severe patients may show lack of energy, poor appetite, weight loss or low fever, and may even develop systemic diseases such as anemia, rheumatism, joint pain, colds, gastrointestinal or kidney diseases, resulting in developmental problems.

Traditional Chinese medicine treatment: Jiang's rhinitis ointment is commonly used in traditional Chinese medicine treatment. The traditional Chinese medicine formula includes 30 grams of Xanthium sibiricum, 20 grams of Magnolia officinalis, 35 grams of Scutellaria baicalensis, 4 grams of Asarum, 25 grams of Angelica dahurica, 10 grams of Gentiana scabra and other Chinese herbal medicines. It is done through manual process, with careful selection of medicines, drying, grinding, and external application twice a day. It is not only effective for children's rhinitis, but also has good effects on other rhinitis. Currently, there are two methods used for children with allergic rhinitis: one is to avoid allergens, and the other is sublingual immune desensitization therapy.

After reading the above 2 points. Everyone knows the symptoms and treatments of sinusitis in children! Parents should be particularly careful when taking care of their children and closely observe their children's every move. If the baby is found to have similar symptoms as mentioned above, it is necessary to consider whether it is due to sinusitis infection. Once confirmed, the correct treatment must be taken.