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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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• Definition
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• Sinusitis Symptoms & Signs
• Sinusitis Prevention
• Sinusitis Diagnosis & Tests
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• Sinusitis Prognosis
• Sinusitis Complications
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Review Date : 10/28/2003
Reviewed By : Jacqueline A. Hart, M.D., Department of Internal Medicine, Newton-Wellesley Hospital, Boston, Ma., and Senior Medical Editor, A.D.A.M., Inc. Previously reviewed by Ashutosh Kacker, M.D., Department of Otolaryngology, New York Presbyterian Hospital, New York, NY. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network (1/23/2002).
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