Sinus Infections
When Should I Worry About Sinus Pain?
The worst part about getting a sinus infection could be that you can feel it coming from a mile away. The pressure around your nose starts to build. Your head gets a little achy and it gets hard to think. Your nose gets a little runny. And you know–as sure as the sun rises in the morning–that tomorrow you are going to be miserable.
Sinus infections can have a myriad of causes, though they are usually related to fluid build up in your sinus cavities. That is why a short cold can maliciously turn into a lengthy sinus infection. Because your ears, nose, and throat are all connected, a sinus infection can have major implications for your overall health–both in the short term and the long term.
What Is Sinusitis?
What Are the Signs of a Sinus Infection?
- Difficulty breathing through the nose
- Fever
- Yellow, brown, or discolored mucus
- Sore throat from a post-nasal drip
- Jaw pain
- Bad breath
Will My Sinus Infection Clear on Its Own?
Chronic Sinus Infections and Sinusitis
If you experience sinusitis and symptoms of sinus infections for 12 weeks or more, in spite of antibiotics, you may need additional treatment. Chronic sinus infections can be related to allergies, growths, or obstructions in the sinus cavities or even persistent infections. The symptoms are very similar to acute sinus infections, but often do not include a fever.
Chronic sinus infections can lead to permanent damage to your hearing and other health issues. Long term inflammation is not good for any part of your body, and your sinus ears are no exception. The longer your sinus infection goes on, the more at risk you become.
If you have persistent sinusitis or symptoms of sinus infections, call us. We can help.
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