Question 1

sinus infection, strep throat, earache. on keflex 500 mg for 5 days, woke up this am with red, swollen eyes which are watering too. exhausted..help?

Accepted Answer

Veal : Most likely viral syndrome. Continue treatment of other conditions. Hydrate, use artificial tears, and possibly cool compresses to the eyes. See your primary doctor and ophthalmologist.

Question 2

is it possible to have maxilliary sinus infection- swelling on cheek bone under eye, nasal congestion - no pain in the swollen/puffy area experienced.

Accepted Answer

Yes it is possible. : Yes. Or it could be inflammation/infection of an affiliated part of the sinus cavity itself.

Question 3

i no longer have vertigo but i'm nausiated, my cheeks hurt and burn and my eyes are burning could it be sinus infection?

Accepted Answer

Sinusitis: That is possible, but cannot possibly diagnose this over the internet without a full history and physical exam. If this persists please go and see a doctor. Canada has a great health care system.

Question 4

how do sinuses effect eyes? i have sinus infection and my eyes hard to focus far off and feel like they wanna go crossed eyed!

Accepted Answer

Sinus infection: The same germ that is affecting your sinuses can affect the conjunctiva of your eyes, thereby clouding up your eyes and making it hard to focus.

Question 5

have had sinus infection off\on for 3 months. now my eyes and face hurt. even to smile hurts. should i be worried? left side neck tender. tension?

Accepted Answer

Yes: If it causes facial pain and sensitivity , need to get antibiotics after confirmation of the sinusitis by clinical examination , and preferably ct scan of sinuses , to be orderd by the pcp , and if not ct scan atleast xray of sinuses. Somethimes the opening of the sinuses are blocked which tends to cause stagnation of the mucus and pus inside the sinuses and can cause pain, fever. See pcp/ent doctor.

Question 6

can sinus infection cause inflamation in eyes and periodontitis?

Accepted Answer

: Not likely but a severe tooth infection in upper jaw may extend to the maxillary sinus on the same side. Allergic rhinosinusitis may occur concurrently with allergic conjunctivitis, not infectious in etiology.

Question 7

when to know when a sinus infection has spread to the eyes and brain?

Accepted Answer

Bad news: The signs depends on which sinus cavity is involved.  Earliest is proptosis (eye bulging forward), pain in or around the eye, double vision and then decreased vision.  Frontal sinus can cause droopy eyelid as well.

Question 8

red eyes from sinus infection..how to reduce the redness?

Accepted Answer

Antibiotic RX: 1st see if you have a true infectious sinusitis which may require antibiotics. Your eyes may clear with that. Any "red eye" that persists beyond 2 weeks should be assessed. Most viral self limited redness will clear by then. Any redness associated with visual loss should be assessed urgently.

Question 9

can a sinus infection cause a baby to have yellow eyes?

Accepted Answer

No: Yellow eyes are most likely from jaundice, except for marked hypercarotenemia from consuming "yellow vegetables". Frontal sinuses are located just above the nose area and they are not formed in an young child. Maxillary sinuses that are located on both sides of nose have a very large openings with no potential for blockage. So, common sinus infections do not happen in infants.

Question 10

i have a sinus infection that i cannot clear with medication
would getting a ct scan show a sinus problem
thanks
p.s the pain is above both eyes?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Sinus ct would provide useful information.

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Sinus infection, strep throat, earache. on keflex 500 mg for 5 days, woke up this am with red, swollen eyes which are watering too. exhausted..help?

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Is it possible to have maxilliary sinus infection- swelling on cheek bone under eye, nasal congestion - no pain in the swollen/puffy area experienced.

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I no longer have vertigo but i'm nausiated, my cheeks hurt and burn and my eyes are burning could it be sinus infection?

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How do sinuses effect eyes? i have sinus infection and my eyes hard to focus far off and feel like they wanna go crossed eyed!

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Have had sinus infection off\on for 3 months. now my eyes and face hurt. even to smile hurts. should i be worried? left side neck tender. tension?

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Can sinus infection cause inflamation in eyes and periodontitis?

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When to know when a sinus infection has spread to the eyes and brain?

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Red eyes from sinus infection..how to reduce the redness?

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Can a sinus infection cause a baby to have yellow eyes?

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I have a sinus infection that i cannot clear with medication would getting a ct scan show a sinus problem thanks p.s the pain is above both eyes?

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