Rhinosinusitis is the inflammation of the mucous membranes of nose and paranasal sinuses. 5–13% of upper respiratory tract infections in children complicate into acute rhinosinusitis. Though not life threatening, it profoundly affects child's school performance and sleep pattern. While the workup and treatment of pediatric rhinosinusitis has many similarities to the adult population, the pediatric primary care provider and otolaryngologist should focus on the important subtle differences to the diagnosis, treatment, and complications of pediatric sinus disease. A number of guidelines are available to help establish a protocol, allowing providers to distinguish rhinosinusitis and prevent complications but also decrease the overtreatment of upper respiratory infections.

congenital obstruction of the nose is discussed

Complications of Acute Sinusitis: Current Facts and Practice