What symptom does child get sinusitis to have?

summary

Sinusitis is a high incidence, anyone may suffer from sinusitis, children will also suffer from sinusitis for various reasons, because children's adaptability is relatively poor, so they are more likely to suffer from sinusitis than adults. So, what symptom does the child get sinusitis to have? Let's take a look at the introduction of this article.

What symptom does child get sinusitis to have?

Acute sinusitis: the early symptoms are similar to acute rhinitis or cold, but the systemic symptoms are more obvious than adults. So in addition to nasal congestion, purulent mucus, there may be fever, dehydration, mental malaise or irritability, shortness of breath, refeeding, and even convulsions. Accompanied by sore throat and cough; It can also be accompanied by acute otitis media, epistaxis, etc; Older children may complain of headache or pain in one cheek.

Chronic sinusitis: the main performance of intermittent or frequent nasal congestion, mucinous or mucopurulent nasal discharge, often close to epistaxis, the seriously ill can show mental depression, poor appetite, weight loss or low fever. Children may have vomiting, diarrhea, cough and other symptoms.

Edema or dark circles around the orbit: the sinuses are close to the orbit. Inflammation of the sinuses will block the blood circulation around the orbit, and the deep blood vessels will be blocked, and the skin will show dark cyanosis.

matters needing attention

The above details the symptoms of children with sinusitis, sinusitis will appear with some symptoms of other diseases. Therefore, if the child has some of the symptoms described above, we should take the child to the hospital for professional examination as soon as possible, and then carry out treatment after the diagnosis.