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Aggressive Treatment Options for Chronic Sinus Infections in Toddlers

More than 35 million people suffer from sinus infections in the United States, according to Ent-consult.com. The three types of sinus infections are acute (an isolated case), recurring (comes and goes) and chronic (consistent for more than six weeks). Babycenter.com states that a toddler with a chronic sinus infection most likely has a structural issue that is causing the infection. The most effective way to diagnose the reason for the chronic infection is a CAT scan or MRI. Effective ways exist to aggressively treat chronic sinus infections in toddlers.

  1. Try Natural Treatment

    • Try natural treatments before looking into other medical or surgical treatments. Purchase child's saline nasal spray and use it two to three times a day. Buy a vapor chest rub and place it on your child's chest during naps and nighttime sleep. Run a cool mist humidifier in the child's room at night to maintain 40 percent moister in the air. Give your child garlic supplements as garlic is nature's most powerful antibiotic. Place a warm, damp compress on your child's face, over the eyes and nose, two to three times a day to help sooth irritated sinuses. Keep your child away from allergens that may be aggravating the sinus infection.

    Use Antibiotics

    • Talk to your toddler's doctor to see what she recommends concerning antibiotics. Use an extended dosage of antibiotics, such as amoxicillin, to kill infection in the sinus cavity. The treatment may be recommended for 10 to 12 weeks. Purchase a children's probiotic supplement while your child is on this extended period of antibiotics. Have your child take the supplement daily 30 minutes before or after eating food. Buy plain yogurt and have your child eat three to four recommended servings daily to replace the good bacteria killed by the medication.

    Opt for Surgery

    • Opt for sinus surgery if the chronic sinusitis is due to a structural issue. Talk to your doctor about the various surgeries that are available for toddlers to correct a structural issue that is causing the chronic sinus infection. Research his recommendations on your own to learn about the risks, benefits and specifics about the procedure. Get a second opinion to confirm your doctors findings and recommendations to ensure a proper diagnosis and surgical treatment. Talk to other people who have had similar surgery to answer some of your questions and calm any fears you may have.

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