The majority of problems related to ear, nose and throat diseases in children are directly or indirectly related to allergies. It is estimated that 100% of children have allergic rhinitis. An underlying allergic disease should not be overlooked in childhood sinusitis.
A number of findings other than acute infection attacks give us very little information about allergic disease. br /> gives important information. Runny nose, eczema, frequently recurring upper respiratory tract infections, sleep irregularity, restless and wheezing or snoring sleep, frequent middle ear infections, family history of allergy in mother or father are the first features we question. Allergic rhinitis may occur seasonally or throughout the year.
Of course, the risk of developing sinusitis is much higher in a frequently blocked nose and in a nose with poor air circulation. Especially during the cold winter months, when influenza infections are intense, a simple
cold can easily turn into a sinusitis attack in such patients.
Sinusitis is a disease that heals within 6-8 weeks at the latest under normal conditions. If the symptoms last longer than 12 weeks and occur in acute attacks, we start talking about chronic sinusitis. Whether the person has an immune problem or not
many other systemic diseases must be investigated and eliminated. For example, especially in children, a foreign object in the nose (toy part, food item,
bead, etc.) may cause foul-smelling nasal discharge and sinusitis. It is extremely important that these are thoroughly investigated and the treatment
is arranged accordingly. Especially in sinusitis in children, antibiotics and other supportive treatments are applied if necessary, depending on the
condition of the infection. However, if there is a cause of obstruction that causes nasal congestion, such as adenoids, extremely large tonsils, and flesh growths called nasal polyps, surgery is required. It may be necessary to open the respiratory tract using this method.
In this case, your doctor will find the cause of recurrent sinusitis by performing a complete and comprehensive examination and
will help solve your child's problem with cause-oriented treatment.
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