Question 1

what are the symptoms of an acute sinus infection? plus chest hurts, and throwing up.

Accepted Answer

My sympathy!: Facial and/or dental pain, fever, discolored mucous discharge with nose blowing. The majority are caused by viral infections and last 4 weeks or less. 0.5 - 2% progress to bacterial infection. Antibiotic resistance has increased to the 30-40% range. Cough, sore throat, facial tenderness may accompany. Your symptoms: do you have pneumonia? You need a chest x-ray, exam, and maybe blood work.

Question 2

my snot is a dark yellow; like when throwing up bile. good this be because of a sinus infection i have been fighting (even though it's been two weeks)?

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Yellow mucus: Certainly your body is putting up a fight - and that's a good thing. When this happens, mucus can change from clear to other colors. Inflammatory cells are busy fighting bacteria (and sometimes viruses) and the 'dead soldiers' will be left behind as a pus-like material -- hence 'yellow snot'. Good to try and keep this stuff coming out. Hydrating well will help your body get rid of this stuff.

Question 3

i have a sinus infection but now i am throwing up clear foam looking stuff. everyone i blow my nose or cough i throw up. should i go to the hospital?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Be on the safe side and see a professional to make sure that nothing more serious is in progress.  Hope you get better soon.

Question 4

how can i soothe a sinus infection?

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Saline rinse: The best treatment for an upper respiratory infection is to rinse your sinuses out with saline. Use either something like'simply saline' that shoots a continuous stream of saline or something like the 'netty pot'  or the 'neil med sinus rinse' .  Twice a day is a good place to start but it is only saline and it can be used a lot more often.  Sleep is really what cures colds,  so rest up.

Question 5

how should i cure a sinus infection?

Accepted Answer

Viral or bacterial: Most sinus infections are viral and will resolve with or without treatment.  Fluids, analgesics and tincture of time.  Serious bacterial sinus infections need to be evaluated by a physician and may need scans/cultures to appropriately treat.  See your doctor is you have significant sinus pain, fever, visual changes, dental pain, ear pain, or other concerns.

Question 6

why do i always have sinus infection?

Accepted Answer

? Allergist: A lot of 'sinus' may be due to allergy. If an ENT doesn't find a definite abnormality, a trip to an allergist might be in order.

Question 7

can this mean i have a sinus infection?

Accepted Answer

Can what mean you: Have a sinus infection. Symptoms from sinusitis may include: headache and tenderness / pain near forehead, eyes, cheeks or nose. There may be yellow/ green discharge nasal discharge.  Fever, fatigue, earache ; nasal congestion are common.

Question 8

what can i do to fight a sinus infection ?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Sometimes "sinus infection" is actually just the common cold, which is managed symptomatically with decongestants and analgesics.  A true sinus infection is diagnosed by having sinus tenderness/pain and purulent nasal discharge of ten days duration.  This is often treated with antibiotics in addition to symptomatic care.

Question 9

severe sinus infection, help what do i do?

Accepted Answer

See your PCP NOW!: Go to your doctor asap. Serious sinus infections are no laughing matter.

Question 10

what meds can i take for a sinus infection?

Accepted Answer

Nasal saline spray: Many sinus infections are viral. Over-the-counter medications can make you more comfortable, like anti-inflammatory meds (aspirin, ibuprofen, etc) and decongestants (puedoephedrine).  Steam and nasal irrigation can help.  If your symptoms worsen or persist for more than 7-10 days, you may need antibiotics for a bacterial infection.

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