A member asked:

How is it that my partner can suddenly get sick with sinus infection, but i did not get symptoms?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Chiu answered

Likely: Sinus infection is not usually transmitted to another person.

Answered 12/10/2020

784 views

More of what we treat

Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.

Get Virtual Care

For Businesses

About Us

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

A member asked:

How is it that my partner can suddenly get sick with sinus infection, but i did not get symptoms?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Chiu answered

Related Questions

A member asked:

Is a sinus infection contagious ? My baby sounds congested now, did I get him sick ? I have baby saline , what else can I do? 3month old

A member asked:

For the last week or so I've had a taste in my mouth I can't seem to get rid of it taste like when I have a sinus infection, but no other symptoms?

A member asked:

Hi, i had a sinus infection 2 weeks ago and i still have the same symptoms. I get them very often and this time the z pak (azithromycin) didn't work? What do I do ?

A member asked:

I am 19 and allergic to citrus. I get sick quite often and am prone to frequent sinus infections. Is it bc i don't take in vitamin c?

A member asked:

My ears keep clogging up. My doc is convinced I have sinus infections every time & gives me amoxcillian but my sympptoms get worse with the pills.?

Sponsored Content

People also searched for:

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

How many steriod shots can you get safely per year for symptoms like sinus infection or flu?

I had the a cold/the flu and it turned into a sinus infection. Ive taken 3 doses of amox clav 875 and Ive started to get a mild rash on my arms. Its small pink bumps with mild itchiness. No other symptoms. Am I ok to continue taking it?

Can a small sinus infection affect testosterone levels? I have to get my t levels tested in 2 weeks and I have been sick for a week already.

I had a sinus infection that went from yellow to clear and no more symptoms.4 days later its all still clear but had 2 specs of yellow mucus for the first time again.Am i still sick or is it old mucus flushing out?

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?