Sinusitis Symptoms
Do you have any symptoms of Sinusitis? Do you even know what they are? Learn more about each symptom of this condition below and what to do if you think you may have Sinusitis.
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Symptoms of Sinusitis
Symptoms of sinus infection are very similar to those of the common cold. However, when due to a cold virus, such symptoms typically improve after a few days. If you continue to have nasal symptoms 10-14 days after having a Common Cold , then you may have developed a sinus infection.
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Symptoms of sinus infection may include:
- Nasal congestion
- Nasal discharge that may be
- Thick
- Greenish
- Yellowish
- Headache (in acute sinusitis)
- Ear pain
- Toothache (dental pain)
- Facial pain and pressure that increases when you lie down or lean over
- Facial fullness or congestion
- Nagging cough that may get worse when lying down
- Fever
- Decreased energy or fatigue
- Bad breath
- Unpleasant taste in your mouth
- Decreased sense of smell
- Fever, especially in children
Most experts believe that sinus infection does not cause chronic headaches. However alteration in sinus pressure associated with weather changes might provoke headaches in susceptible people.
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