Sinus blockage can have a variety of environmental, anatomical, and genetic causes, but the main culprit is swelling of the nasal passages produced by the common cold or allergies. More serious sinusitis can result from structural problems such as a deviated septum (a crook in the partition that separates the right from left nasal cavities) or…

Sinus infection symptoms. Painful pressure is the main symptom of a sinus infection. Depending on which sinus is involved, the pain is in the forehead (frontal sinusitis), over the cheek or in the upper jaw and teeth (maxillary sinusitis), behind the eyes (ethmoid or sphenoid sinusitis), or at the top of the head (sphenoid sinusitis).

Acute sinusitis refers to a viral infection lasting 7 to 10 days. A bacterial infection can last up to 4 weeks. Chronic sinusitis is when the symptoms continue for 12 weeks or more. The inflammation can last for months, and even years. Several factors can agitate chronic sinusitis: common colds or viral infections, a compromised immune system…

First, soothe sinusitis symptoms. The initial symptoms of sinusitis are similar to those of a cold. You might also experience fatigue, cough, impaired sense of smell, fullness or pressure in the ears, or headache. While your body fights the infection, use nasal rinses, decongestants, and pain relievers to ease your symptoms.

Typically, the loss of sense of smell associated with a sinus infection is going to be accompanied by more significant symptoms such as facial pain/pressure. COVID-19 symptoms tend to have more fatigue, cough, shortness of breath, and may have gastrointestinal symptoms too. Because symptoms can overlap, I recommend discussing your condition…

Chronic sinusitis is a long-term inflammation of the sinuses. The sinuses are moist air spaces behind the bones of the upper face — between the eyes and behind the forehead, nose, and cheeks. Normally, the sinuses drain through small openings into the inside of the nose. Anything that obstructs that flow can cause a buildup of mucus and…