Cold or Sinus Infection? What to Look For
4.3 هزار بار بازدید -
8 ماه پیش
-
The start of the fall
The start of the fall season brings coughs, colds, runny noses, and more. During this time, a common question among parents is knowing the difference between a cold and a sinus infection.
A cold typically lasts 5-10 days and can cause a low-grade fever, typically 101 or 102 degrees. They can also cause a daytime cough that is often worse at night. Colds tend to get worse around days 3-5, then start to improve around 7-10 days.
When there is an overgrowth of bacteria, this is known as bacterial sinusitis. The progression to a bacterial infection is because the bacteria gets blocked and trapped within. This typically occurs as the ongoing viral symptoms get worse, especially over 6-10 days. Symptoms are more severe and include worsening fever, nasal discharge, and cough.
There are a few things you can do at home. Try starting with salt water sprays to help thin out the mucus and make it easier to come out. You can also use a decongestant, but this can only used for a maximum of 3 days. If your child is over the age of 4 or 5, you can use other medications like Robitussin or Mucinex.
If you have any concerns, reach out to your pediatrician. As always, we would love to see you at St. Louis Children's Hospital.
Visit our website for more MomDocs tips: https://childrensmd.org/
Subscribe to our YouTube channel: http://bit.ly/2vHvSCw
Like us on Facebook: Facebook: stlchildrens
Follow us on Twitter: Twitter: STLChildrens
Learn More About Donating on YouTube: https://support.google.com/youtube/?p...
The St. Louis Children’s Hospital YouTube station is intended as a reference and information source only. If you suspect you have a health problem, you should seek immediate care with the appropriate health care professionals. The information on this website is not a substitute for professional care, and must not be used for self-diagnosis or treatment. For help finding a doctor, St. Louis Children's Hospital Answer Line may be of assistance at 314.454.KIDS (5437). The opinions expressed in these videos are those of the individual writers, not necessarily St. Louis Children's Hospital or Washington University School of Medicine. BJC HealthCare and Washington University School of Medicine assume no liability for the information contained in this website or for its use.
A cold typically lasts 5-10 days and can cause a low-grade fever, typically 101 or 102 degrees. They can also cause a daytime cough that is often worse at night. Colds tend to get worse around days 3-5, then start to improve around 7-10 days.
When there is an overgrowth of bacteria, this is known as bacterial sinusitis. The progression to a bacterial infection is because the bacteria gets blocked and trapped within. This typically occurs as the ongoing viral symptoms get worse, especially over 6-10 days. Symptoms are more severe and include worsening fever, nasal discharge, and cough.
There are a few things you can do at home. Try starting with salt water sprays to help thin out the mucus and make it easier to come out. You can also use a decongestant, but this can only used for a maximum of 3 days. If your child is over the age of 4 or 5, you can use other medications like Robitussin or Mucinex.
If you have any concerns, reach out to your pediatrician. As always, we would love to see you at St. Louis Children's Hospital.
Visit our website for more MomDocs tips: https://childrensmd.org/
Subscribe to our YouTube channel: http://bit.ly/2vHvSCw
Like us on Facebook: Facebook: stlchildrens
Follow us on Twitter: Twitter: STLChildrens
Learn More About Donating on YouTube: https://support.google.com/youtube/?p...
The St. Louis Children’s Hospital YouTube station is intended as a reference and information source only. If you suspect you have a health problem, you should seek immediate care with the appropriate health care professionals. The information on this website is not a substitute for professional care, and must not be used for self-diagnosis or treatment. For help finding a doctor, St. Louis Children's Hospital Answer Line may be of assistance at 314.454.KIDS (5437). The opinions expressed in these videos are those of the individual writers, not necessarily St. Louis Children's Hospital or Washington University School of Medicine. BJC HealthCare and Washington University School of Medicine assume no liability for the information contained in this website or for its use.
8 ماه پیش
در تاریخ 1402/08/18 منتشر شده
است.
4,301
بـار بازدید شده