Sinusitis
(Commonly known as sinus infection)
Sinusitis is when your sinuses swell up, usually due to an infection. It’s very common and typically happens after a cold or flu. Though it tends to go away on its own within 4 weeks, medicines can be used to help lessen the symptoms.
Sinusitis is when your sinuses swell up, usually due to an infection. It’s very common and typically happens after a cold or flu. Though it tends to go away on its own within 4 weeks, medicines can be used to help lessen the symptoms.
You might have sinusitis if you have:
Pain around your cheeks, eyes or forehead
A blocked and runny nose
A high temperature of 38C or more
- The common cold
- The flu (influenza)
- Nasal and seasonal allergies
- Certain bacterias (less common)
- Pain around your cheeks, eyes or forehead
- Blocked and runny nose
- Green and yellow mucus (snot)
- Reduced sense of smell
- A high temperature (fever)
- Bad breath
- Get plenty of rest
- Drink plenty of water
- Use a salt water nasal spray
- Take low strength painkillers (paracetamol or ibuprofen)
- Avoid things that trigger your allergies
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