Health Tip: Signs You May Have Sinusitis

Possible symptoms of inflamed sinuses

October 21, 2009 RSS Feed Print

(HealthDay News) -- Sinusitis refers to inflamed sinuses normally caused by a bacterial, fungal or viral infection, the U.S. National Library of Medicine says.

The agency says these common warning signs may indicate sinusitis:

Cold symptoms that persist for more than five to seven days.
Inability to smell, drainage into the back of the throat, or a sore throat.
Headache and pressure or tenderness in the face -- surrounding the eyes and sometimes affecting the teeth.
Nasal congestion, bad breath or runny nose.
Coughing, particularly at night.
Fever, fatigue and general feeling of illness.