DEVELOPMENT OF THE NASAL SINUSES IN CHILDREN
Begins in the womb and developS during childhood, reaching full
growth by the age of 18 years
| SINUS NAME | LOCATION | AGE OF CHILD DURING DEVELOPMENT |
|---|---|---|
| Maxillary | Behind the cheek bones | The first sinuses that develop within the womb and are present at birth. |
| Ethmoid | Between the eyes | Are present at birth and continue to grow throughout childhood. |
| Frontal | Forehead | Begins to develop around age 5 and continues into the late teens. |
| Sphenoid | In the back of the nose, near the center of the head | Development begins around age 3 and continues to grow throughout childhood. By the age of 18, the sinuses have reach full size. |
