Have you been experiencing a runny stuffed nose and having a hard time breathing due to it? Did you catch a cold that has given you a severe sore throat? After hitting the pandemic of Covid-19, even a slight chill can make you wonder if you have caught the virus. Sinusitis is an infection that happens due to the inflammation caused by the tissue lining of sinuses. Over 30 million people get infected with sinus infections all over America. The irritation and fatigue caused by it can make a person very sick. We can say that chronic sinusitis is a hazardous kind of illness for anyone. Research also found that about $1 billion is spent on the medication to fight sinusitis infection. No one is saved from sinusitis as they might get it at least once in their life, but it is curable and treatable. Many people are not aware of how they might be getting sinusitis as many of the symptoms look similar to other illnesses that one can get. If you’re also wondering about identifying the correct signs of this illness, keep focusing on the video. 

1.  Fever 

One of the most common signs of getting any infection is first shown through our body temperature. People who have sinusitis will have a high body temperature of 100.4 Fahrenheit or more. Fever within a specific range can be treated at home by taking Tylenol or ibuprofen. Still, it is not recommended to treat yourself without consulting a doctor. Some people are weaker than others, so they might not be able to handle a slight fever. This is why it is best to go to the doctor and discuss your treatment before having it. 

2.   Fatigue 

With every kind of illness, fatigue is bound to come. It happens due to the exhaustion that a person faces after getting sick. The laziness and lethargy felt after having a sinus do not let a person stay calm and peaceful. Fatigue also comes after a cold headache and specific allergies that your body reacts badly to. Taking plenty of rest is advisable when you’re facing all the symptoms of a sinus so that your body can go back to normal. If your virus has been caused due to an infection, then there is not much you can take to soothe it. The best way to be back to normal is by taking a rest followed by your doctor’s prescription. 

3.   Hurting teeth 

A sinus infection can cause a terrible reaction to your teeth which will make them ache. This happens due to the pressure building up in your head, leading to the pain inside the mouth to your teeth. It comes to your gums and starts to give a miserable pain to your entire teeth. Sinus-related toothaches are usually bilateral – means they can occur on both sides of your face. People with bad teeth habits will have a higher chance of having this issue. Suppose you’re not into flossing, mouth-washing, and brushing your teeth properly every day. In that case, you might have a high chance of having a sinus-related toothache. Personal hygiene matters a lot when you get a disease because people with more immunity are far from reaching such issues than those who don’t. 

4.   No smell and taste 

This might be the most worse kind of symptom of sinusitis as it will make you lose your appetite. It is human nature to first smell and then tastes the food, even subconsciously. When you’re not able to do that, you will become more irritable and sensitive to yourself and your people. When a person has a clogged nose, they will surely be able to smell things, also known as hyposmia. Your sense of taste is so profoundly connected to your sense of smell. A signal is sent to your brain when air is appropriately moving through your system without any issue. It can tell you what you’re actually tasting. Smell receptors are triggered when you’re experiencing an odor passing through your nasal passage. It is better to have hot foods like soups and broths while also consulting a general physician to know what is best for you to have in medication. 

Until Next Time,

Team Doctor ASKY!