SINUS PAIN AND CONGESTION

 

Symptoms | When to call | Homecare Advice

 

WHEN TO CALL YOUR DOCTOR FOR SINUS PAIN AND CONGESTION

Call 911 Now (your child may need an ambulance) If

  • Not moving or too weak to stand

Call Your Doctor Now (night or day) If

  • Your child looks or acts very sick.
  • Fever above 104°F (40°C).
  • Redness or swelling on the cheek, forehead or around the eye.
  • Severe pain.

Call Your Doctor Within 24 Hours (between 9am and 4pm) If

  • You think your child needs to be seen.
  • Fever present for more than 3 days.
  • Earache occurs.
  • Lots of yellow or green nasal secretions present for more than 3 days with sinus pain.
  • Sinus pain persists after using nasal washes and pain medicine for 24 hours.

Call Your Doctor During Weekday Office Hours If

  • You have other questions or concerns.
  • Sinus congestion and fullness lasts for more than 1 week.

Parent Care at Home If

  • Sinus congestion as part of a cold and you don't think your child needs to be seen

Disclaimer: This information is not intended be a substitute for professional medical advice. It is provided for educational purposes only. You assume full responsibility for how you choose to use this information.

Pediatric SelfCareNavigator. Copyright © 2000-2004 Barton Schmitt, M.D. FAAP

Reviewed 8/2004

Revised 8/2003

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