Sinusitus

Sinusitus

Inflammation of the tissue surrounding the sinuses.

Symptoms:

• At first symptoms of a cold (runny nose, sore throat) but these might persist longer than usual.
• Later there could be a yellow-green nasal discharge, pain or "heaviness" in the cheeks and forehead or a headache.

Seriousness:

• Make an appointment with your doctor, who may prescribe antibiotics. 
• Get benzoin tincture from the pharmacy. 

Treatment:

• Liquid paracetamol and lots of water. 
• Benzoin tincture in hot water relieves a stuffy nose rapidly. 
• Get your child to put her head over a bowl with this mixture in it and put a towel over her head so that she can breathe in the steam.