Cold flu, can become a Sinus Infection

Changes in weather can hit your immune system, Our body used to a certain environment and when the weather changes suddenly, our body reacts and it causes illness.

Sometimes your cold becomes a sinus infection. Symptoms of both are similar to runny nose, headache, sneezing, coughing, and fatigue.

The main differences are, in cold patients has a runny nose for two or three days after that some people feel good but in sinus infection patients have a stuffy nose for seven days or more.

Symptoms of Sinusitis

Thick yellow discharge from your nose

Mucus is the sign of virus and infection, Due to infection, your sinuses produce thick yellow discharge.

Pressure and pain around your face

The pain may increase due to pressure in block sinuses.

Fever

Fever is also a symptom of sinus infection.

Cough

It is a response to postnasal drip and body attempt to clear out throat tissue irritant.

Sneezing

It is the reaction of your body due to the disorder of the nose.

Bad Breath

The sinus also causes bad breath and discolored, bad-smelling discharge in the nose.

Nasal Congestion

Nasal congestion happens due to stuffy nose, sinus pain, mucus, and swollen nasal tissues.

Extra mucus in throat

Postnasal drip is an extra mucus in the throat caused by infection.

Tooth Pain

Sinus can cause tooth pain also, specifically in the upper teeth.

Ear Pressure

Sinus congestion can affect the pressure in your ears.

Postnasal drip

It is mucous overproduction from sinuses that flows to the throat and irritates throat tissues.

Reduce the sense of smell and taste

If you have these symptoms more than a week, then consult with ENT specialists with a good examination. After the checkup, you can figure out what is the problem.

Natural Remedies 

• Wash your hands habitually
• Avoid to touch your face
• Get a flu shot yearly
• Keep your window closed
• Drink plenty of water
• Rest
• Rinse your nose with saltwater
• Steam up your nose and face
• Massage on your sinus pressure points
• Use Nasal Sprays

Your doctor also recommends you C.T scan, MRIs for checking the exact problem. After that, he recommends antibiotics or surgery according to your diagnosis.