--> Symptoms of Sinusitis

The symptoms of sinusitis are somewhat different in children than adults and depend on the age of the child. The following are the most common symptoms of sinusitis.

Younger children:
Runny nose that lasts longer than seven to 10 days - The discharge is usually thick green or yellow, but can be clear. Since viral infections and bacterial infections of the sinuses often look the same and viral infections are more common, it is customary not to treat a runny nose in most children unless it has persisted longer that 7 to 10 days.

Viral infections will resolve on their own. Antibiotics will not help viral infections get better quicker.
Nighttime cough
Occasional daytime cough
Bad breath
Swelling around the eyes
Usually no headaches younger than 5 years of age
Adolescents and teenagers:
Runny nose or cold symptoms lasting longer than seven to 10 days
Drip in the throat from the nose
Headaches
Facial discomfort
Bad breath
Cough
fever
Sore throat
Swelling around the eye, often worse in the morning
The symptoms of sinusitis may resemble other conditions or medical problems. Always consult your child's physician for a diagnosis.