acute sinusitis symptoms
1 Drainage of a thick, yellow or greenish discharge from the nose or down the back of the throat (postnasal drainage) 2  Nasal obstruction or congestion, causing difficulty breathing through your nose.  Pain, tenderness, swelling and pressure around your eyes, cheeks, nose or forehead that worsens when bending over. Medically known as sinusitis, a sinus infection occurs when your nasal cavities become swollen and inflamed. Sinusitis is usually caused by a virus and often persists even after other upper respiratory symptoms are gone. In rare cases, fungus or bacteria may cause a sinus infection. Allergies, nasal polyps, a tooth infection, and a deviated septum can also trigger sinusitis. The symptoms of sinus infection and allergies can be similar. Both can cause symptoms such as runny nose, congestion, headaches, nighttime cough, and difficulty breathing. You are more likely to have a sinus infection if you have fever, colored nasal discharge, and facial or sinus pain. Most people with acute sinusitis don't need to see a doctor. Contact your doctor if you have any of the following: 1  Symptoms that either don't improve within a few days or worsen. 2  A persistent fever.  A history of recurrent or chronic sinusitis. You may be at increased risk of getting sinusitis if you have: 1  Hay fever or another allergic condition that affects your sinuses. 2  A nasal passage abnormality, such as a deviated nasal septum, nasal polyps or tumors.  A medical condition such as cystic fibrosis or an immune system disorder such as HIV/AIDS. 1 Acute sinusitis may be a flare-up of a long-term problem known as chronic sinusitis. Chronic sinusitis lasts longer than 12 weeks.  Meningitis. This infection causes inflammation of the membranes and fluid surrounding your brain and spinal cord. Chronic vs. acute. Acute sinusitis only lasts for a short time. An acute infection is usually part of a cold or allergies. Chronic sinus infections last for more than eight weeks or continue to recur. Many sinus infection symptoms are common to both acute and chronic forms. Acute sinusitis symptoms often include: 1  Drainage of a thick, yellow or greenish discharge from the nose or down the back of the throat (postnasal drainage)  Nasal obstruction or congestion, causing difficulty breathing through your nose. Acute sinusitis symptoms often include: 1  Drainage of a thick, yellow or greenish discharge from the nose or down the back of the throat (postnasal drainage)  Nasal obstruction or congestion, causing difficulty breathing through your nose. Acute sinusitis is most often caused by the common cold, which is a viral infection. In some cases, a bacterial infection develops. Acute sinusitis is most often caused by the common cold. Signs and symptoms may include nasal obstruction and congestion, which may block your sinuses and prevent drainage of mucus.
Drainage of a thick, yellow or greenish discharge from the nose or down the back of the throat Nasal obstruction or congestion, causing difficulty breathing through your nose.