Clear Rhinorrhea in Pediatrics — 7yo Child | Pediatric Respiratory | SMLE Q#17543
SMLE Question #17543
Pediatrics
Pediatric Respiratory
Objective: OBJ-RESP-PED-URTI-ABS-001
Last updated: February 2026
A 7-year-old boy is brought to clinic for recurrent nasal symptoms. He had 4 days of an upper respiratory illness with clear rhinorrhea, sneezing, and fever that then completely resolved. Three days after resolution, he developed new purulent nasal discharge with worsening nasal congestion and frontal facial tenderness. He has no history of seasonal allergies. What is the most likely diagnosis?
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