Long-Term Outlook

Sinus infections are treatable, and most people recover without seeing a doctor or taking antibiotics. However, tell your doctor if you have repeated or chronic sinus infections. You could have an underlying medical condition, such as nasal polyps.

If left untreated, a sinus infection may cause rare complications, such as:

• an abscess (a collection of pus in the sinus cavity)
• meningitis (a life-threatening infection that can cause brain swelling)
• orbital cellulitis (an infection of the tissue surrounding the eyes)
• osteomyelitis (a severe bone infection)

International Dental Implant Centre

(A unit of Best Laser Dental Clinic)

No.1/280, Mariamman Koil Street

Mugalivakkam, Chennai - 600125

Mobile No. 9840449777

Email Id: consultidic@gmail.com

Website: www.drmurugavel.in

Symptoms of a Sinus Infection

The symptoms of sinusitis are similar to those of a common cold. They may include:

• decreased sense of smell
• fever
• stuffy nose
• headache (from sinus pressure or tension)
• fatigue
• sore throat
• runny nose
• cough

It may be difficult for parents to detect a sinus infection in their children. Signs that can help parents recognize an infection include:

• cold or allergy symptoms that do not improve within 14 days
• a high fever (above 102.2 degrees F)
• thick, dark mucus coming from the nose for longer than 72 hours
• a cough that lasts longer than 10 days

Symptoms of acute, sub-acute, and chronic sinus infections are similar. However, the severity and length of your symptoms will vary.

International Dental Implant Centre

(A Unit of Best Laser Dental Clinic)

1/208,Mariamman Koil Street,

Mugalivakkam,

Chennai-600125

Contact : 98404497777

Email id : consultidic@gmail.com

Website : www.drmurugavel.in

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