Patient's question:
My little one has been having trouble breathing through her nose these days, with clear nasal discharge and occasional sneezing. I checked her temperature, and there's no sign of a cold or fever. I suspect she might have some symptoms of sinusitis, but I'm not entirely sure. I'd like to ask, what are the typical symptoms of pediatric sinusitis?Doctor's answer:
The symptoms of sinusitis in children include headache, nasal congestion, yellow or thick nasal discharge, and in some cases with more severe inflammation, it may cause hearing loss. The symptoms of allergic rhinitis in children include sneezing, clear nasal discharge (water-like nasal discharge), itching inside the nose, and in some cases, itching in the eyes and ears. Based on the symptoms you mentioned, your child may have allergic rhinitis. It is recommended that the child avoid spicy and irritating foods and use physiological saline to rinse the nasal cavity daily.