Unlikely, but not no: It would be very rare. Certain bacterial sinus infections can spread to the eye (and then to the brain) or from the sinus to the brain itself, which would be potentially life threatening. Some invasive fungal infections (typically only affecting people with severe immune compromise) can also be fatal. Most sinus infections are just hassles and not a risk to your life.
Answered 10/25/2015
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