Question 1

how dangerous is a sinus infection?

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Usually not very. : An infection of the frontal or sphenoid sinuses can be dangerous because they are so close to the brain.

Question 2

what are signs of a sinus infection?

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Symptoms: Allergy sneezing, runny nose , clear drainage watery eyes itchy eyes and nose no fever.

Sinus infection tender sinus especially if in the maxilla ( cheek) or frontal in the forehead, thicker drainage possible fever possible thick sputum of color with cough

Question 3

signs that my sinus infection is clearing up?

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Fever, congestion: If your symptoms, such as fever and congestion, are going away, those would be signs of recovery.

Question 4

what are the signs of a serious sinus infection?

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Symptoms: Possible signs include a sudden onset of cold-like symptoms such as runny, stuffy nose and facial pain that does not go away after 10 to 14 days. You also may have pain in your upper back teeth.

Question 5

what are the signs of sinus infection in a child?

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Many Variables: There are many variables.But chronic nasal congestion and cough with no improvement for 10-14 days may be a sign.Headaches, dizziness and fatigue with these symptoms are clues.

Question 6

sick as a dog with sign and symptoms of sinus infection?

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Get an antibiotic: There are antibiotics made just for sinus infections.  Surprisingly, not all types of antibiotics work for all parts of the body in the same way.  See your doctor for the proper prescription.

Question 7

what is the difference between a sinus infection and a cold? what are the signs?

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Several: Major symptoms are infected drainage, nasal blockage, and facial discomfort.  Minor symptoms are smell disturbance, facial swelling-redness-tenderness, upper dental discomfort, cough, fever.  Viral and bacterial infections have the same symptoms but viral ones resolve over 10-14 days but bacterial infections either worsen over time or plateau and persist for 3-4 weeks.

Question 8

is diarea  a sign of a sinus infection?

Accepted Answer

Sinusitis symptoms: Symptoms of sinusitis include nasal congestion, nasal discharge, facial pressure or pain, ear pain or pressure, fever, fatigue, bad breath, loss of smell, and cough to name a few. Diarrhea is not a typical symptom of sinusitis.

Question 9

what are signs of sinus infection in elderly?

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Varied: Infections may present very subtly in the elderly. At times the only symptom maybe poor oral intake or confusion. The typical sinusitis symptoms of facial pain, fever and purulent nasal drainage maybe less or absent; there usually will be nasal congestion and drainage; there maybe a cough. If there was a nasogastric tube for feeding , the incidence of sinusitis is higher

Question 10

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......

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