A member asked:

Hi, i recently stopped smoking and have inflamed sinuses and since there is a corvid19 pendemic i am worried that these sinuses and runny nose could be linked to coronavirua?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Donald Colantino answered

Corona virus: The symptoms to be concerned about are fever, sore throat, cough and breathing difficulties. At this time you don't have corona viral symptoms. If you're concerned about a sinus infection, contact your physician for advice. You made a good decision when you gave up smoking.

Answered 3/30/2020

88 views

Thank

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

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:

Hi, i recently stopped smoking and have inflamed sinuses and since there is a corvid19 pendemic i am worried that these sinuses and runny nose could be linked to coronavirua?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Donald Colantino answered

Related Questions

A member asked:

I stopped smoking in December 2018 after 2 instances of Bronchitis in 6 months. Now my chest is sore and I have a constant post nasal drip. My sinuses are also regularly blocked. This was not a problem when I was smoking are they related?

A member asked:

I has a stuffy nose for a while and it went away now its a constant cough and it wont go away i do smoke could it be sinuses or from smoking?

A member asked:

Hi, i have been exposed to someone at work that was tested positive for Covid-19. At present, I have symptoms of neck pain,back pain,runny and congested nose. Im not coughing and can inhale deeply as well as hold my breath for a while.

A member asked:

Hi. My son is 2 years old. Last week he fell ill for a day or two. He kept vomiting and had a day of diarree. However since last night he is couching constantly with plegm and runny nose,and loss of appetite. Do I need to test him for COVID-19?

A member asked:

I have blocked, runny nose, sneezing when i eat halls sweets and have headaches sometimes which when i take panado they go away, should i get tested for COVID-19?

Sponsored Content

People also searched for:

Ive lost my sense of smell and taste but I dont have a fever nor headache nor cold like symptoms. My sinuses were blocked but now are clear from nasal spray. Is this Covid 19 ?

I have old sinus problem, and some times I get runny nose and continuous sneezing in the morning It does not remains through out the day, and no other symptom as of now it stays one day n not on other day, should I be worried about covid-19?

Nose slightly runny, headaches, dry throat and occasional coughs a few times, should I be worried in light of covid-19 outbreak? Thanks.

Possibly infected with COVID-19 travelled 11 ago to Cape town from OR and yesterday returned had a runny nose which stopped last night. Now have a heavy feeling on the chest foggy feeling in the head. How to proceed?

I was recently in Northern Italy and want to know if I need to do a Covid 19 test. I havent had many symptoms,when I got back my wife already had a cold. I have a runny nose and post nasal drip. A slight cough and my throat was sore but it has gone?

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?