What is a sinus infection?

Basic Medical News: This is a good question and perhaps it can stimulate you getting into some classes in college to learn physiology and such. But a sinus infection is a bacterial or viral infestation in the linings of the sinus cavities leading to increased mucous production, pain, fever and a general sense of malaise.

You have : Several hollow bones in the face that give resonance to the voice. They are lined with mucous membrane that secretes mucus. If a germ gets in it causes an infection and that is called sinus infection.

Infection : Involving air cavities around your nose. Your skull is lighter because of these rooms full of air. Sometimes these rooms get infected and since the drainage out of these rooms is so small, often, contents can't get out easily and problem becomes chronic.

Supportive care: Unless you've had your sinus infection for > 2 weeks or are having severe symptoms such as fever, antibiotics aren't indicated; just use pain relief and decongestants.

Ent: See a good ENT doctor to diagnose and treat your problem!

Sorry to hear it: If bacterial in nature, antibiotics may well be indicated. Not sure what your question was but see a local physician for futher guidance.

Most are viral: Best to address would be your primary care doc, majority of infections are viral with guidelines to escalate treatment based on symptoms and their duration. During pandemic, testing may be required. If already diagnosed, follow your diagnosing doc recommendations.