Most often, a runny nose goes away on its own after a few days. But there are also complications that you need to be aware of.
Acute sinusitis
With this disease, the child has pain in the temples, near the eyes, in the forehead. The general condition also worsens babylack of appetite. In this case, the temperature may be normal. It is imperative to consult a doctor so as not to wait for intracranial complications.
Otitis
Otitis media is a very common childhood illness, including appearing as a complication of the common cold when the infection enters the auditory tube through the nasopharynx. Improper blowing out of the child also contributes to otitis media.The disease is characterized by pain in the ear, fever. With proper treatment prescribed by a doctor, otitis media goes away rather quickly. It is important to start treatment on time so that otitis media does not become purulent and does not lead to hearing problems.
Adenoiditis
The characteristic signs of adenoiditis are a long, persistent runny nose, severe cough, weakness.
Tonsillitis
This is a disease of the tonsils, which can occur both on its own and as a result of the common cold. With tonsillitis, abscesses appear on the tonsils, as with angina, into which tonsillitis can develop without proper treatment.The disease can become chronic - then the child will have to regularly visit an otolaryngologist for supportive therapy.
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