"Sinusitis"
  FOR AIR THE WEEK OF JULY 16, 2001

If your child has recurrent pain around the eyes or cheeks, frequent headaches or a cold that just won’t go away, it could be sinusitis.

Hi, I’m Dr. John Hellerstedt and this CHILDREN’S HEALTH MINUTE is presented by TexCare – connecting Texas families with children’s health insurance for 18 dollars a month or less.

Sinusitis is an infection of the air spaces found around the nose and eyes.

If your child has a cold that lasts for more than 10 days, or has “allergic-type” symptoms that do not clear with allergy medications, call your doctor.

Your doctor may also recommend nose drops to open stuffy nasal passages. Most important, if your child’s doctor prescribes antibiotics, make sure to give them exactly the way the doctor directs.

This CHILDREN’S HEALTH MINUTE is presented by TexCare —reminding you that no child should be without health insurance. Call 1-800-647-6558 to apply.