Patient's question:
A 2-year-old girl is sniffling hard. Hello, is it allergies or tics? How to differentiate? The child is 7 years old. It started sniffling last week. There's a sound of clearing the throat. Hello, is it allergies or tics? How to differentiate?Past treatment history and effectiveness: The county hospital said it's a habit issue. What kind of help is needed: How should it be treated?
Doctor's answer:
Recently, I've been constantly sniffing, which suggests I have rhinitis; clearing my throat indicates I might have pharyngitis, likely caused by nasal issues. It's important to treat the nasal condition.Regarding the issue of nasal problems, the medical history provided is incomplete (such as the onset time or duration, the cause of the condition, and specific nasal symptoms, their characteristics, and local examination findings). There is no proof of diagnostic tests (including the doctor's physical examination and other necessary tests). Online consultations cannot diagnose you, as it's impossible to confirm the condition. Please see an otolaryngologist to determine the specific type of nasal disease.