Sinus Infection Checklist

If you have 3 of the 7 issues below, contact your doctor about sinusitis.

Do you have facial pressure/pain?
- Facial pressure/pain that persists for over 10 days may indicate inflammation and swelling of the sinus. Sinus inflammation is sometimes a symptom of sinusitis.
Do you have headache pain?
- While headache pain is a symptom for many medical conditions, it may also indicate inflammation and swelling of the sinus and may be a symptom of sinusitis. Always consult a physician if you experience persistent headache pain.;
Do you have congestion or a stuffy nose?
- Congestion or a stuffy nose that exceeds 10 days may indicate sinus blockage. Sinus blockage is sometimes due to sinusitis-related infections.
Do you have thick, yellow-green nasal discharge?
- Thick, yellow-green nasal discharge that exceeds 10 days is an indication of sinus infection that may be related to sinusitis.
Do you have a low fever (99ºF - 100ºF)?
- A persistent low fever that exceeds 10 days is one way the body tries to fight off an infection. Always consult a physician if you experience a prolonged fever.
Do you have bad breath?
- Persistent bad breath may indicate the presence of sinusitis.
Do you have pain in the upper teeth?
- When the maxillary sinuses become inflamed and swell they may sometimes cause pain in the upper teeth.