The diagnosis of sinusitis is made by taking a history and examining your child. Some additional tests may be ordered for children who have difficulty with sinusitis.
The tests may include:
Allergy testing – is generally done in the Asthma and Allergy Clinic.
Otolaryngology Clinic at Children's Hospital
Computerized tomography (also called CT or CAT scan) - a diagnostic imaging procedure that uses a combination of x-rays and computer technology to produce cross-sectional images (often called slices), both horizontally and vertically, of the body.
A CT scan shows detailed images of any part of the body, and can let your pediatric otolaryngologist see the "inside" of the sinuses and nose to determine if there are specific causes for your child's sinusitis.
Nasal endoscopy – your child's pediatric otolaryngologist has special, very small-lighted scopes which allow him to examine the inside of your child's nose and sinuses in the clinic.
Cultures from the sinuses - laboratory tests that involve the growing of bacteria or other microorganisms to aid in diagnosis.
Immune testing – occasionally your doctor may order test to make sure that your child's immune system is functioning adequately and not contributing to the frequent sinus infections.
Testing for cystic fibrosis – although cystic fibrosis is rare, if your child is having frequent sinus infections your doctor may wish to test for this rare disease to make sure that it is not contributing to the sinusitis.
Sinus x-rays - diagnostic test uses invisible electromagnetic energy beams to produce images of internal tissues, bones, and organs onto film. (X-rays are not typically used, but may help assist in the diagnosis.)
The tests may include:
Allergy testing – is generally done in the Asthma and Allergy Clinic.
Otolaryngology Clinic at Children's Hospital
Computerized tomography (also called CT or CAT scan) - a diagnostic imaging procedure that uses a combination of x-rays and computer technology to produce cross-sectional images (often called slices), both horizontally and vertically, of the body.
A CT scan shows detailed images of any part of the body, and can let your pediatric otolaryngologist see the "inside" of the sinuses and nose to determine if there are specific causes for your child's sinusitis.
Nasal endoscopy – your child's pediatric otolaryngologist has special, very small-lighted scopes which allow him to examine the inside of your child's nose and sinuses in the clinic.
Cultures from the sinuses - laboratory tests that involve the growing of bacteria or other microorganisms to aid in diagnosis.
Immune testing – occasionally your doctor may order test to make sure that your child's immune system is functioning adequately and not contributing to the frequent sinus infections.
Testing for cystic fibrosis – although cystic fibrosis is rare, if your child is having frequent sinus infections your doctor may wish to test for this rare disease to make sure that it is not contributing to the sinusitis.
Sinus x-rays - diagnostic test uses invisible electromagnetic energy beams to produce images of internal tissues, bones, and organs onto film. (X-rays are not typically used, but may help assist in the diagnosis.)
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