Sinusitis: Common Symptoms
You may have acute sinusitis if you are experiencing any of these symptoms lasting 3 to 8 weeks:
- Yellow or green nasal congestion, usually thick
- Pain and swelling near the infected sinus
- Headaches concentrated in the front
- Tooth pain
- Fever or chills
- Sore throat (from postnasal drip)
- Reduced sense of smell or taste
- Fatigue
- Yellow or green nasal congestion, usually thick
- Pressure-like pain on the forehead, temples, cheeks, nose, or around or behind the eyes
- Difficulty breathing through the nose
- Aching in the upper jaw and teeth
- Chronic congestion
- Postnasal drip and sore throat
- Poor sense of smell
- Ear pain
- Bad breath
- Dry cough
Diagnosis
The following tests and procedures may help you find out what is causing sinusitis:
- Online Self-assessments – Self-assessments, such as the Candidiasis Self-assessment and the Magnesium Assessment, can help you determine some of the root cause(s) of your chronic conditions. Learn more about Self-assessments.
- X-rays – Doctors may also use X-rays, a CT scan, or an MRI to identify blocked sinuses, especially if the condition is believed to be attributed to a broken nose, deviated septum, polyps, or a tumor.
- Sinusitis Overview
- Common causes of sinusitis
- Help me choose a natural and alternative treatment for sinusitis
- Dietary and lifestyle recommendations that may help in the treatment of sinusitis
- Conventional or prescription medications used in the treatment of sinusitis
- Cited Sources and Additional Reading for sinusitis
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