Sinusitis
Alternate Names : Acute Sinusitis, Sinus Infection, Sinusitis - Acute
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Sinusitis Symptoms & Signs
The classic symptoms of acute sinusitis usually follow a cold that does not improve, or one that worsens after 5 to 7 days of symptoms. They include:
- Nasal congestion and discharge
- Sore throat and postnasal drip (a sensation of fluid dripping down the back of your throat, particularly at night or when lying down)
- Headache (often described as a pressure-like pain), pain behind the eyes, toothache, or facial tenderness
- Cough, often worse at night
- Fever (may be present)
- Bad breath or loss of smell
- General fatigue and general sense of not feeling well
Symptoms of chronic sinusitis are the same as acute sinusitis, but tend to be milder and last longer than 8 weeks.
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