A 39-year-old member asked:
Is it possible to have a sinus infection without facial pain?
5 doctor answers • 15 doctors weighed in
Dr. Anna Guarnaanswered
Dentistry 37 years experience
Yes: If you think you have a sinus infection, see an ENT (eyes.Ears.Nose.Throat) specialist to confirm. I have seen patients with sinus infections (and even polyps) and not apparent pain.
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Dr. Charles Kattuahanswered
Dentistry 25 years experience
Yes: People can have a condition called chronic sinusitis which is a symptomless sinus infection. Chronic sinusitis can becpme acute and give you pain under the right conditions so if you suspect that you have it then see a doctor.
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Dr. Kim Capehartanswered
Dentistry 22 years experience
Absolutely: Although facial pain is seen with sinus infections, it is not a pre-requisite. Most of the time patients are not sure of sinus infection or tooth ache so it can be complicated to diagnose at times. An evaluation is needed to differentiate and diagnose.
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Dr. Louis Galliaanswered
Surgery - Oral & Maxillofacial 47 years experience
Yes: Yes. But even if no pain, should be treated to avoid serious complications. See ENT doc for sinus problems.
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Dr. Diane Minichanswered
Family Medicine 39 years experience
Yes: pain is not always present.
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Dr. J. Lawrence Dohan commented
Dermatology 59 years experience
But sinus congestion without pain does not respond to any antibiotic.
May 5, 2015
Last updated May 11, 2015
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