Talk to me about sinus infections

[oregonpachey]

Do you have to have the green snot for it to be considered a sinus infection?

I am getting over a cold, my nasal passages are mostly clear and dry but Jesus they hurt. I never remember having this issue with a cold before.

I am coughing up some lovely chunks, blech.

[sa]

No, it does not.

I've had sinus infections with no "visible" signs.

I've also had regular colds with a lot of sinus pressure.

I tend to be someone who needs to be sick for a long time before I go to the doctor, which is probably not a good thing.

If you're concerned, I'd call your doctor.

Hope you feel better soon.

[orangeblossom]

They are miserable, and I've had more than I can count.

Green snot is not always indicative of a sinus infection.
For me sometimes the absolute fatigue is what lets me know it's a sinus infection.
The pressure isn't always a sign for me, because I just get sinus headaches sometimes. It's normally a combo of fever, fatigue and pressure that lets me know and sometimes ear pain.

I try to wait it out before getting antibiotics, because often times it can be viral. That said you know your body, and if you feel off and this is unusual for you I would go get it checked out.

For the pressure, I would try sinus decongestant and maybe the neti pot/bottle.

Feel better soon.

[Deleted]

No. My last one presented with a sore throat and only a little bit of sniffles.