{"id":7673,"date":"2020-06-12T09:44:04","date_gmt":"2020-06-12T16:44:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entsalem.fm1.dev\/?p=7673"},"modified":"2020-06-12T09:44:08","modified_gmt":"2020-06-12T16:44:08","slug":"symptoms-of-a-sinus-infection","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entsalem.com\/symptoms-of-a-sinus-infection\/","title":{"rendered":"Symptoms of a Sinus Infection"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\n\t\t\"@context\":\"http:\/\/schema.org\",\n\t\t\"@type\":\"Article\",\n\t\t\"@id\":\"https:\/\/entsalem.com\/#article\",\n\t\t\"mainEntityOfPage\":{\n\t\t\t\"@type\":\"WebSite\",\n\t\t\t\"@id\":\"https:\/\/entsalem.com\/#website\"\n\t\t},\n\t\t\"isPartOf\":{\n\t\t\t\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\n\t\t\t\"@id\":\"https:\/\/entsalem.com\/#webpage\"\n\t\t},\n\t\t\"name\":\"Symptoms of a Sinus Infection\",\n\t\t\"author\":{\n\t\t\t\"@type\":\"Organization\",\n\t\t\t\"name\":\"https:\/\/entsalem.com\/#organization\"\n\t\t},\n\t\t\"datePublished\":\"2020-06-12\",\n\t\t\"dateModified\":\"2020-06-12\",\n\t\t\"keywords\":\"symptoms of a sinis infection, sinus infection, sinus pain, nasal discharge, causes of sinus infections, nasal congestion, sinus headache\",\n\t\t\"image\":{\n\t\t\t\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\n\t\t\t\"url\":\"https:\/\/entsalem.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/full-iStock-518698643-scaled-1-scaled.jpg\",\n\t\t\t\"description\":\"Symptoms of a Sinus Infection\"\n\t\t},\n\t\t\"articleSection\":\"A sinus infection, also known as sinusitis, occurs when your nasal cavity becomes enflamed. If the condition lasts for less than four weeks it is known as acute; any longer and it is classified as chronic. Understanding the symptoms that come from a sinus infection can help ensure you seek treatment in a timely manner....\",\n\t\t\"articleBody\":\"Sinusitis is caused by a virus, usually left over from an upper respiratory infection. While rare, bacteria or fungus can also lead to an infection. Allergies, nasal polyps and even a tooth infection can contribute to the severity of your sinus infection symptoms.\",\n\t\t\"url\":\"https:\/\/entsalem.com\/symptoms-of-a-sinus-infection\/\",\n\t\t\"headline\":\"Symptoms of a Sinus Infection\",\n\t\t\"publisher\":{\n\t\t\t\"@type\":\"Organization\",\n\t\t\t\"name\":\"Willamette ENT &amp; Facial Plastic Surgery\",\n\t\t\t\"logo\":{\n\t\t\t\t\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\n\t\t\t\t\"url\":\"\",\n\t\t\t\t\"description\":\"Willamette ENT &amp; Facial Plastic Surgery\"\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t}\n\t}<\/script><br>A sinus infection, also known as sinusitis, occurs when your nasal cavity becomes enflamed. If the condition lasts for less than four weeks it is known as acute; any longer and it is classified as chronic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Understanding the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/health\/cold-flu\/sinus-infection-symptoms\">symptoms that come from a sinus infection<\/a> can help ensure you seek treatment in a timely manner. The most common symptoms are outlined below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Causes of Sinus Infections <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/entsalem.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/full-iStock-518698643-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Senior man presses on nostrils\" width=\"512\" height=\"341\"><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Sinusitis is caused by a virus, usually left over from an upper respiratory infection. While rare, bacteria or fungus can also lead to an infection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Allergies, <a href=\"https:\/\/entsalem.com\/services\/ent-services\/nose\/sinus-disease\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">nasal polyps<\/a> and even a tooth infection can contribute to the severity of your sinus infection symptoms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sinus Pain<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The most common symptom of sinus infections is a pain in the sinuses. This is usually felt below the eyes and <a href=\"https:\/\/entsalem.com\/services\/ent-services\/nose\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">behind the nose<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The inflammation and swelling from the infection can lead to a dull pressure that is felt in the forehead, either side of the nose, the upper jaw\/teeth and between the eyes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Nasal Discharge<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Green or yellow nasal discharge is common. You may find yourself blowing your nose more frequently as your body tries to help drain out your sinuses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to coming out of your nose, nasal discharge can drip down the back of your throat; this is known as a postnasal drip. This can lead to a tickle, itch or sore throat. You may experience a cough, especially while lying down.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Nasal Congestion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The inflammation in your sinuses can make it harder for you to breathe through your nose. This can diminish your sense of smell and taste. You may also sound a bit stuffy when speaking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sinus Headache<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The pressure in your sinuses can make you feel like you are experiencing a headache. Often worse in the morning, a sinus headache becomes more severe when there is a change in your environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cough<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Postnasal drip can irritate your throat, especially if it continues over an extended period of time. This can lead to a persistent cough, which will worsen when lying down. Unfortunately, this can make sleeping difficult.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are experiencing any of these symptoms for longer than 10 days, you should make an appointment with your Willamette Ear, Nose, Throat &amp; Facial Plastic Surgery&nbsp;physician today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Learn More About Sinus Health<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/entsalem.com\/treating-sinus-infections-without-surgery\/\">Treating Sinus Infections Without Surgery<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/entsalem.com\/are-my-watery-eyes-and-runny-nose-allergies-or-sinusitis\/\">Are my Watery Eyes and Runny Nose Allergies or Sinusitis?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/entsalem.com\/sinus-headaches-vs-migraines\/\">Sinus Headaches vs Migraines<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A sinus infection, also known as sinusitis, occurs when your nasal cavity becomes enflamed. 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