No, it's not a headache, stuffy nose, or even green mucus -- though these can accompany an infection of the sinuses. The most common symptoms of a sinus infection in a child are a wet, mucusy cough, often along with vomiting of mucus. While these can happen with a garden-variety "cold", or viral respiratory infection, symptoms will generally linger much longer when there is a true bacterial sinus infection present. Be sure to check with your child's doctor if these symptoms continue beyond 7-10 days with no sign of improvement. If your child has asthma, keep in mind that a sinus infection can trigger an asthma flare-up, and may require earlier diagnosis and treatment.
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