As a parent, you can feel frustrated when your child is suffering from a runny nose, scratchy throat, chronic nosebleeds, or other conditions that can cause them to feel unwell and even miss school. If your child is being seen frequently for these symptoms, your pediatrician may refer you to an ENT.
The board-certified ENTs and allergists at Ohio ENT & Allergy Physicians treat a wide range of pediatric nasal and sinus conditions, including nose bleeds, sinus infections, and allergies. The doctors will thoroughly examine your child’s ears, throat, and nose and, if necessary, perform testing to determine the cause of your child’s condition. Treatment recommendations can range from at-home management to surgery. Rest assured, we will provide the highest level of care for your child in a comfortable, supportive environment.
Ohio ENT & Allergy Physicians has eleven locations throughout the Greater Columbus area, including dedicated allergy shot sites. Call 614-273-2230 or schedule online.
Children’s sinus issues can sometimes be difficult to tell apart from a lingering cold, allergies, or routine congestion. These FAQs answer common parent questions about pediatric sinus infections, nasal congestion, diagnosis, and when to see an ENT specialist.
A sinus infection may cause thick nasal discharge, congestion lasting more than 10 days, facial pressure, cough (especially at night), and fatigue. If symptoms persist, an ENT can help confirm the diagnosis.
Colds typically improve within 7–10 days. Sinus infections last longer, may worsen over time, and often include facial pressure and thick nasal discharge.
Common causes include colds, allergies, environmental irritants, and structural nasal issues that block sinus drainage.
You should seek care if symptoms last more than 10 days, keep returning, interfere with sleep or school, or don’t improve with standard treatment. Ohio ENT & Allergy Physicians offers evaluation for persistent sinus concerns.
Symptoms include nasal congestion, thick discharge, cough, bad breath, fatigue, headaches, and sometimes fever.
Diagnosis typically includes a physical exam, symptom review, and sometimes imaging or nasal endoscopy to evaluate sinus function.
Nasal endoscopy is a minimally invasive procedure that uses a small camera to examine the nasal passages and sinuses for inflammation or blockages.
Treatment may include saline sprays, medications, allergy management, and in some cases, minor procedures depending on severity.
In severe or chronic cases, procedures like balloon sinuplasty may be recommended to improve sinus drainage and reduce symptoms. Specialists at Ohio ENT & Allergy Physicians evaluate whether this approach is appropriate based on your child’s condition.
Balloon sinuplasty is a minimally invasive procedure that gently opens blocked sinus passages to improve airflow and drainage without removing tissue.