1. Specific treatment for sinusitis will be determined by your child's physician based on:
Your child's age, overall health, and medical history
Extent of the infection
Your child's tolerance for specific medications, procedures, or therapies
Expectations for the course of the infection
Your opinion or preference
2. Treatment of sinusitis may include the following:
Antibiotics, as determined by your child's physician
Acetaminophen (for pain or discomfort)
A decongestant (i.e., pseudoephedrine [Sudafed®]) and/or mucus thinner (i.e., guaifenesin [Robitussin®])
Cool humidifier in your child's room
Nasal spray to reduce inflammation. Antihistamines do not help the symptoms of sinusitis unless an allergy is involved.
In children with chronic sinus infections, surgery may be needed. Surgical procedures for sinusitis include:
Adenoidectomy - the adenoids often contribute to sinus infection by blocking flow of secretions out of the nose and carrying bacteria that lead to sinusitis.
Sinus irrigation.
Endoscopic sinus surgery.
IMPORTANT NOTICE:This information is solely for informational purposes.IT IS NOT MEDICAL ADVICE. Niether author nor publisher take responsibility for any possible consequences from treatment,exercise,dietary modification,action or application of medication,resulting from following the information in this information.Publication of this information does'nt constitute the practice of medicine, and this information does'nt replace the advice of physician.The reader must seek the advice of physician.
Your child's age, overall health, and medical history
Extent of the infection
Your child's tolerance for specific medications, procedures, or therapies
Expectations for the course of the infection
Your opinion or preference
2. Treatment of sinusitis may include the following:
Antibiotics, as determined by your child's physician
Acetaminophen (for pain or discomfort)
A decongestant (i.e., pseudoephedrine [Sudafed®]) and/or mucus thinner (i.e., guaifenesin [Robitussin®])
Cool humidifier in your child's room
Nasal spray to reduce inflammation. Antihistamines do not help the symptoms of sinusitis unless an allergy is involved.
In children with chronic sinus infections, surgery may be needed. Surgical procedures for sinusitis include:
Adenoidectomy - the adenoids often contribute to sinus infection by blocking flow of secretions out of the nose and carrying bacteria that lead to sinusitis.
Sinus irrigation.
Endoscopic sinus surgery.
IMPORTANT NOTICE:This information is solely for informational purposes.IT IS NOT MEDICAL ADVICE. Niether author nor publisher take responsibility for any possible consequences from treatment,exercise,dietary modification,action or application of medication,resulting from following the information in this information.Publication of this information does'nt constitute the practice of medicine, and this information does'nt replace the advice of physician.The reader must seek the advice of physician.
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