What are the symptoms of chronic rhinitis in babies?

Sinusitis can be said to be a relatively common chronic disease in our lives. People of all ages may suffer from sinusitis, and babies are no exception. This can cause great trouble to our lives, so at this time, we must let the baby receive treatment and prevent the disease from becoming more serious. So what are the symptoms of chronic rhinitis in babies?

Clinical manifestations

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.

Due to long-term nasal obstruction and mouth breathing, the children suffer from developmental abnormalities in the maxillofacial, chest and intellectual functions.

It is not easy to identify sinusitis, but there are rules to follow to distinguish between a cold and sinusitis. If you have cold symptoms that don't go away after a week or two, or if they come and go, it could be sinusitis. Also, if the mucus is thick and yellow-green, it means there is a bacterial infection, which is also one of the symptoms of sinusitis. If you have two or more of the following symptoms, including difficulty breathing through the nose, nasal congestion, fatigue, cough, hoarseness, and headache, you may be suffering from sinusitis.

The above is an introduction to the symptoms of chronic rhinitis in babies. These are some obvious symptoms of sinusitis, which can help you make a judgment. However, for specific treatment methods, you still need to go to the hospital and follow the advice of professional doctors, especially for young babies. You must be cautious in treatment to reduce some side effects.