What are the symptoms of sinusitis in 3-year-old babies?

Sinusitis is a very common chronic disease nowadays. People of all ages will have this problem. Some children will have sinusitis problems when they are very young. At this time, parents must let their children receive treatment as soon as possible to prevent sinusitis from developing into a more serious state. Next, we will introduce in detail the symptoms of sinusitis in 3-year-old 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 content is an introduction to the symptoms of sinusitis in 3-year-old babies. These symptoms are typical symptoms of sinusitis. You can make a simple diagnosis. The specific treatment method still needs to follow the doctor's advice, especially for younger children. You must be cautious in using medications to reduce side effects.