Most people can not distinguish between allergies and colds and sinusitis, but there are some differences between them.
One of these differences is the period of infection, continues sinusitis usually for a period of 10-28 days and usually follows the incidence of colds or allergies. Therefore if you are suffering from pain in the forehead or face with cough, fever, congestion in the nose for more than two weeks, you should see a doctor.
The second difference between them is the type of mucous secretions, who experience allergic nasal secretions usually transparent water causing itching. If you suffer from mucous secretions thick, sticky, greenish yellow in color, or if the mucus has a bad taste, you should check with your doctor.
The diagnosis of sinusitis in children is a challenge. It is necessary to remember that children develop respiratory viral twice to nine times a year, all cases not treated with antibiotics. As have lasting cough and congestion, sometimes for weeks, after other symptoms that go away.
Consult your pediatrician if symptoms persist or severe, and to make sure whether the case of inflammation of the nasal pockets, be aware of the distinctive symptoms such as high temperature or the presence of pain in the face.
And remember that the drop pediatrician immediately in the event of a rise in temperature in infants at the age of 12 weeks or less.
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