Flu Not Cured, One Sign of Sinus Infections

The flu will usually make your nose uncomfortable, hard to breathing, and continue to release mucus. However, not all of these conditions is a flue. Sinus infections can also cause the condition so that many people are unaware of the appearance of sinus infections.

The sinus is the cavity that flows into your nose. Sinus infection occurs when viruses, bacteria or fungi enter the lining of one or more sinuses. Sinus infections appear after the flu because your sinus openings tend to swell.

The flu will usually disappear within five days. Sinus infection usually lasts about four to 12 weeks. Here are some signs of sinus infection.


1. Pain in the face

Your sinuses are located on the forehead, between the eyes and under the eyes. So, it depends on which sinuses are infected, so you can feel like depressed above the cheeks, between the eyes, over your forehead or even in the upper teeth. While the maxillary sinus is under the cheeks, if infected you may feel toothache.

2. Nose runny or clogged

Sinus infection prevents the sinus from coming out of the nose, causing a buildup of mucus in your nose and sinuses. As a result, your nose may continue to run dry and the mucus that comes out may be thick or discolored.

3. Mucus enter the throat

Mucus that forms in your nose when sinus infection can flow into the back of the throat causing a raspy, sore throat, odor or cough. You need to frequently clear your throat and will probably remove thick mucus and change color.

4. Bad breath

Infected mucus dripping into the throat can cause a foul odor on your breath. Because your nose is congested, you may breathe through the mouth which can make it dry and trigger bad breath.

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