Knowing Bacterial
Sinus Infection Symptoms
When your runny nose or cough refuses to go
away, your sense of smell and taste are bad, when you
have bad headaches, you could be suffering from
sinusitis. Ninety percent of all cases of sinus are
caused due to bacteria. The membrane of the sinus cavity
becomes red, tender or inflamed. Bacterial sinus
infection symptoms vary from fever to facial pain and
tenderness.
Whenever a person has a cold or fever i.e. a viral infection,
the membrane of the sinus cavity becomes inflamed. This blocks
the passage of mucous from the sinus membrane to the nasal
cavity. A mucous filled sinus cavity is an ideal ground for
bacteria to breed.
In the beginning, bacterial sinus infection symptoms are very
similar to those of a common cold. If they continue for over
five to seven days, a doctor should be consulted. Though sinus
is easy to diagnosis, some doctors also use CT Scans or X-Rays
to confirm the occurrence of sinus infection.
Bacterial sinus infection symptoms normally last for about
seven to ten days. They can go up to three months if it turns
chronic. Sinusitis is very common in children. Children who
have greenish nasal discharge are often suspected to have
sinus. People with allergies are also prone to sinus.
Though sinusitis can easily be cured by usage of medicines such
as decongestants and anti- inflammatory drugs, a surgery may
also be required at times. Bacterial sinus infection symptoms
may also include temporary blindness, double or blurred
vision.
There are several ways of preventing sinus. Using a humidifier,
cleaning the nose properly can prevent this disease. People who
are prone to allergies should make sure that they take
medication as soon as the allergy occurs. Decongestants should
be used in case of colds. It has been observed that people who
smoke or live in smoky environments have greater chances of
contracting sinus than people living in a smoke free
environment.
Almost all cases of sinus are caused by bacteria. They may be
caused by allergens also. Bacterial sinus infection symptoms
should never be ignored. Medical help should be taken at the
first sign of such symptoms.
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