Can sinusitis in children cause coughing?
Disease description:
The child's sinusitis has flared up again these past few days, with frequent nasal congestion. This morning, the coughing started again. Can pediatric sinusitis cause coughing?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Xie Zixing
Sinusitis in children can cause coughing. The main symptoms of sinusitis include nasal congestion, runny nose, and sneezing. Sinusitis may lead to increased secretions in the nasal and sinus cavities, which, in severe cases, can drain into the throat and irritate the pharyngeal mucosa, triggering coughing. When such conditions occur, treatment should primarily focus on managing the sinusitis. Once the underlying condition is controlled, the coughing symptoms will gradually subside.
