What are the symptoms of Paediatric Sinusitis?
Symptoms in children tend to be more pronounced than those of adults.
- A runny nose with colored nasal mucus. Mucus may be yellow or green and can even be clear in color. Mucus drains in large amounts.
- Coughing, a sore throat and bad breath (halitosis) with accompanying post nasal drip or mucus running down the back of the throat.
- A fever or increase in body temperature.
- Lethargy
- Facial pain (usually occurs only in children older than 5) and swelling in certain areas such as around the eyes and cheeks may occur. Headaches may also be present.
- Cold or flu-like symptoms that last for more than two weeks / 14 days.
- Vomiting and nausea or even an upset stomach
- A foul odor emanating from the nasal passages.
Symptoms vary depending on the level of sinusitis a child has:
Acute Sinusitis |
Sub-acute |
Chronic Sinusitis |
Recurrent Sinusitis |
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Who is more likely to develop Paediatric Sinusitis?
Paediatric sinusitis is not more prevalent with regards to race, sex and age.