How Does Sinus Infection Affect You?

Sinus infections are no fun. If you’ve ever had one, you know how much it can affect your daily life.

However, sinusitis is a very common condition. According to the CDC, approximately 28.9 million Americans deal with sinusitis yearly.

But you might be wondering how it affects you. To understand this, virtual doctors at TelMDCare will give you a brief overview of this medical condition.

What Is Sinus?

A sinus infection, also called sinusitis, is an inflammation of the sinuses. The sinuses are the hollow spaces in the bones around the nose. They make mucus, which drains into the nose. Sinusitis occurs when the mucus gets thick and doesn’t drain well. This causes pressure in the sinuses, leading to pain and other symptoms.

What Are The Symptoms?

When dealing with this infection, you might have a headache or pressure in your eyes, cheeks, or forehead. Your pain might get worse when you bend over or lie down. You might also have a fever, bad breath, and tooth pain. You might feel tired and have trouble sleeping. If your symptoms last more than ten days without improving, it’s time to see a doctor.

What Are The Causes?

Sinus infections usually occur after a cold or flu when your nose is swollen, and your mucus is thick. Factors that can worsen this infection include allergies, smoke, pollution, and weather changes. A bacterial or viral infection can also cause a sinus infection.

People with asthma or other medical conditions that affect the immune system are more likely to get sinusitis.

What Are The Complications?

Most people who get sinus infections will get better on their own in 2–3 weeks without any problems. But some people will develop complications like meningitis (inflammation of the brain lining), orbital cellulitis (inflammation of the eye socket), or brain abscesses (a collection of pus in the brain). These complications are rare but can be very serious.

Children and teens with Down syndrome or other immune system disorders are more likely to get complicated sinus infections than other children.

What Is The Treatment?

If you notice symptoms for more than ten days and have a fever over 101 degrees F, it’s time to see a doctor. Your doctor will probably prescribe antibiotics to treat your infection.

You should start feeling better within a few days after starting antibiotics but make sure to complete the medication even if you feel better before they’re gone, so the infection doesn’t return.

Get In Touch With An Online Doctor To Treat A Sinus Infection

If your sinus symptoms have lasted for ten days or more, it’s time to schedule an online telemedicine doctor appointment with an online doctor at TelMDCare. They’ll check in on you and make sure to prescribe the appropriate medication according to your symptoms.

They treat several medical conditions, including bacterial vaginosis, vaginal yeast infection, acid reflux, asthma, depression, STDs, Chlamydia, gonorrhea, and several others.

Visit their website and contact them to learn more about their services.