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Can you have a sinus infection with no yellow or green drainage happening?
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Yes!: While sinus infections can be associated with green/yellow nasal drainage, you can have a sinus infection with no apparent drainage. It may be too "locked in" - or it may be draining down the back of the throat as "post nasal drip." getting the sinuses to drain with saline sprays or a nettie pot can help, as can medications to loosen the drainage. Pressure in the face or upper teeth are common.
Answered 1/5/2019
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