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<\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nSinusitis<\/a> is a general word that means inflammation of the sinuses.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Children can get sinus infections. Because of their immature immune system, children are more susceptible to viral upper respiratory infections; approximately 6-8 colds per year. The sinuses drain through small narrow openings into the nose. The mucosal lining has thousands of tiny hair cells called cilia<\/a> which sweep the mucus through the small openings into the nose. During a viral infection, swelling and inflammation<\/a> can block off the openings. Viral infections also cause the cilia to not work well. Mucus becomes trapped and can become infected by bacteria.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Allergies can cause many ear, nose, and throat symptoms in children, but allergies can be difficult to separate out from other causes. There often is a strong family history of allergy problems.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Call Mt. Hood ENT & Allergy<\/span> at (503) 257-3204<\/span><\/a> for more information or to schedule an appointment.<\/p><\/p>\n\r\n\r\n\r\n American Academy of Otolaryngology\u2212Head and Neck Surgery<\/a>. One Prince St., Alexandria, VA 22314-3357, 1-703-836-4444<\/a>. 2010 AAO-HNS\/AAO-HNSF Flint, P. W., C. W. Cummings, et al. (2010). Cummings otolaryngology head & neck surgery. Philadelphia, PA, Mosby\/Elsevier: 3 v. (xlii, 2963, cxciv p.).<\/em><\/p>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Sinus Anatomy: The maxillary (behind the cheek) and ethmoid (honeycomb air cells between the eyes) sinuses are present at birth. The frontal and sphenoid (in the very back of the nose) sinuses develop later. The sinuses are not fully developed until age 20. Sinusitis is a general word that means inflammation of the sinuses. Children…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":71,"menu_order":3,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"","_seopress_titles_title":"","_seopress_titles_desc":"[phone format=none] | Allergies affect children differently than adults. Learn about children's allergy types and symptoms. Schedule an allergy evaluation today.\r\n","_seopress_robots_index":"","schema":"Sinusitis: Overview<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Enlarged or chronically infected adenoids (tonsil like tissue in the back of the nose) can cause:<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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The following symptoms may indicate a sinus infection in your child:<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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Allergies: Introduction<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Does your child have allergies?<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Children with nasal allergies often have other allergic tendencies (or atopy).<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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Nasal Allergy Signs and Symptoms:<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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Allergy Related Ear, Nose and Throat Problems Include:<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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Pediatric Sinus and Allergy Evaluation and Treatment:<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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