Question 1

what are the signs of respiratory or sinus infection?

Accepted Answer

Different infection: respiratory infections can be different types and variable presentations.   usually there is runny nose, congestion, with yellow or green mucus discharge, post nasal drip, cough, face pain, forehead pain, headache, fever......

Question 2

can you have sinus infection without having any respiratory symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Sinus inf symptoms: The primary symptoms of sinus infection are purulent nasal drainage and facial pain and pressure. These often start with a simple cold (or allergies), which usually involve common respiratory symptoms--congestion, slight cough, low grade fever, watery drainage), but the cold may be completely resolved by time the fluid in the sinuses gets infected, so you may not still be having respiratory sympto.

Question 3

serum cu at low end, zn normal. done vit c flush, 9, 000 mg, over 5 hour span. sudden onset (very same day!) respiratory tract & sinus infection! why?

Accepted Answer

Coincidental: Doubt the flush had anything to do with it. You were already carrying the germs. Hope you feel better.

Question 4

is a respiratory and sinus infection different from the flu /virus?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Influenza virus can cause respiratory tract symptoms and can produce changes that may lead to secondary sinus infections.  You are talking apples and oranges.  One is the causative agent of infection and the others are the anatomic sites and symptoms which may occur.

Question 5

is keflex good for sinus infection and upper respiratory infection?

Accepted Answer

Only: If it is a bacterial infection.  Most upper respiratory infections however, are viral and many people mistake a viral rhinnitis for sinusitis and take unnecessary antibiotics.  Sounds like you may be considering taking left over keflex.  Would recommend against that.  Rather consult your doctor.

Question 6

how can i soothe a sinus infection?

Accepted Answer

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 7

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 8

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 9

i believe i have a sinus infection.

sinus infection?

Accepted Answer

Sinusitis: Acute bacterial sinusitis consists of onset of high fever, purulent nasal discharge for 3 or 4 days.

Question 10

what should if i do if i think i have a sinus infection?

Accepted Answer

Meds: If symptoms have been less than a week.. It may just be a cold... Wait it out and treat symptoms. If symptoms longer than a week with facial pain/pressure/ nasal drainage/sore throat... May be a sinus infection... Best to get some antibiotics.

Get Virtual Care

For Businesses

About Us

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

Doctor answers about:

Sinus infection no upper respitory

A member asked:

What are the signs of respiratory or sinus infection?

A member asked:

Can you have sinus infection without having any respiratory symptoms?

A member asked:

Serum cu at low end, zn normal. done vit c flush, 9, 000 mg, over 5 hour span. sudden onset (very same day!) respiratory tract & sinus infection! why?

A member asked:

Is a respiratory and sinus infection different from the flu /virus?

A member asked:

Is keflex good for sinus infection and upper respiratory infection?

A member asked:

How can i soothe a sinus infection?

A member asked:

How should i cure a sinus infection?

A member asked:

Why do i always have sinus infection?

A member asked:

I believe i have a sinus infection. sinus infection?

A member asked:

What should if i do if i think i have a sinus infection?

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

Telemedicine

Primary Care

Manage Your Conditions

Women's Health

Children's Health

Men's Health

Senior Health

Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle

Sexual Health

Mental & Behavioral Health

Travel Medicine

Urgent Care

Didn't find what you're looking for?

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

For Businesses

Company

Health Content

Join Us

Download HealthTap

Questions?