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Health care information for sinusitis sufferers |
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SymptomsTypical Symptoms of Chronic RhinosinusitisSymptoms of bacterial sinusitis typically include sinus congestion, sinus discharge, sinus pressure, and facial pain or headaches from sinus pressure. Because many sufferers do not recognize that they are experiencing bacterial sinusitis and confuse their symptoms with cold symptoms, they do not seek proper diagnosis or treatment. Nasal Discharge May or May Not be Related to Sinusitis Acute sinusitis may cause yellow or discolored nasal discharge, but this can also be a symptom of viral infections. Clear nasal discharge is more typical of allergic rhinitis or a cold. Fever May or May Not be Related to Sinusitis Fever, which is more prevalent in children than adults, can occur with either a cold or bacterial sinusitis. On its own, it is not a reliable way to diagnose acute sinusitis. Fever is almost never associated with chronic sinusitis. Sinus Pressure and Pain without Other Symptoms If you experience facial pressure and pain without a runny nose or nasal congestion, you most likely do not have bacterial sinusitis and should not take antibiotics. Instead, treat your symptoms with a medication that relieves nasal congestion and unblocks the tiny outflow passages of the sinuses. Email This Article To A Friend Printer-friendly Version Find an ENT Professional Near You
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