Respiratory Problems, Age 11 and Younger
When To See a Doctor
You have answered Yes to:
Does your child have a runny nose?
See significance of a runny nose if you need information to help you answer the questions below.
Review health risks that may increase the seriousness of your child's symptoms.
You may wait to see if your child's symptoms improve over the next 24 hours (or specified time period) if you answer "Yes" to the following question.
Yes Does your child have thick yellow nasal drainage and is acting sicker than you would expect for 24 hours or longer?
Your child needs an appointment within the next 1 to 2 weeks if you answer "Yes" to any of the following questions.
Yes Does your baby younger than age 3 months have a runny, stuffy nose that interferes with eating or sleeping?
Yes Has your child had thick yellow nasal drainage for 5 to 6 days?
Yes Does your child have a runny nose, persistent sneezing, and watery eyes without other cold symptoms?
If you have answered "No" to the above questions, go back to Check Your Symptoms and continue to answer the questions to evaluate your symptoms.
| Author: | Jan Nissl, RN, BS | Last Updated: February 25, 2008 |
| Medical Review: | Michael J. Sexton, MD - Pediatrics Thomas Emmett Francoeur, MDCM, CSPQ, FRCPC - Pediatrics | |
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