If a child sniffles, but is healthy and does not have a runny nose, then this may be a manifestation of tics.
This statement was made by Dr. Natalia Konshina during an interview for Gazeta.Ru .
She noted that usually, when it comes to tics, many people think of simple motor tics, such as blinking eyes.
But it is important to take into account that there are actually a lot of varieties.
Vocal tics are also common.
In this case, we are talking about sniffling, as well as clicking the tongue, coughing, whistling, whistling, and so on.
With complex vocal tics, a person can even pronounce words.
Such tics are more common in boys over two years old. The condition appears after recovery, when the body has not yet been able to recover from the infection. Stress, sleep problems and emotional problems provoke such a problem.
In addition, the neurologist noted that obsessive nose-blowing in a child may be a manifestation of PANDAS syndrome - a childhood autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorder associated with streptococcus. With this syndrome, inattention and restlessness, irritability, and repetitive rituals may be observed.
The doctor added that if a child sniffles frequently and without reason, it is better to consult a doctor.
