Sinus infection symptoms: What are the symptoms of a sinus infection? – Secrets of the nurse

If at this point you are concerned that you may have a sinus infection, there are some symptoms to look for or acknowledge that will let you know that you probably have one.

Sinus infection symptoms can often be mistaken for having a cold or assuming that one is allergic to something. Symptoms can sometimes be similar and, in some cases, even the same.

One of the first symptoms you want to look for in a full-blown sinus infection is yellowish mucosa. You may be spitting out pieces of yellow plugs. If it is yellow, it can be assumed that you have a sinus infection. Don’t be alarmed, you can do something about it at home naturally. You should not take antibiotics or other medications that may or will make things worse and expose you to other risks.

If you have a headache, it may or may not be related to your sinuses, but if you have a yellowish discharge, it likely is. Many people will have sinus headaches without having a sinus infection.

You may or may not have a stuffy nose. Your sinuses become blocked during a sinus infection, and the gallon of fluid that needs to move through your sinuses every day cannot. You want to make sure you keep your body hydrated by drinking plenty of fluids to help dilute the fluids in your sinuses.

You may have a sore throat or a slightly sore throat. Many people do not connect their sore or sore throat to their sinuses, but irritating drainage seeps down the back of the throat and causes this irritation. You can determine if you have a sore throat for other reasons by doing this.

Gargle with some warm salt water. Use about half a teaspoon of salt in a cup of warm water and gargle gently. If your throat clears up in a few minutes, you likely have sinus irritation, not strep throat or other problems. This does not mean that you have a sinus infection, but you may have inflamed sinuses or sinusitis from exposure to pollutants, smoke, smog, fumes, chemicals, particles, or other factors. But you want to know the difference. If you have strep throat, you will need medical attention and it is contagious.

There are a few other symptoms that can accompany a sinus infection, such as a cough, but these are the most frequently associated symptoms in my experience. Many people with sinus infections heal themselves naturally.

Antibiotics, in general, don’t work for sinus infections for a couple of reasons. Most infections are caused by fungi (mold) and antibiotics cannot reach the nasal cavities. If you have a sinus infection now or think you are having one, these are the symptoms to look for. Try natural treatments at home and get rid of them in a couple of days or so.