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Thursday, October, 29, 2009

Does A Sinus Infection Cause Fatigue?

Health Encyclopedia: Sinusitis

Alternative Names

Acute sinusitis; Sinus infection; Sinusitis - acute


Symptoms

The classic symptoms of acute sinusitis usually follow a cold that does not improve, or one that worsens after 5- 7 days of symptoms. They include:

  • Nasal congestion and discharge
  • Sore throat and postnasal drip (fluid dripping down the back of your throat, especially at night or whenyou liedown)
  • Headache -- pressure-like pain, pain behind the eyes, toothache, or facial ...
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Health Guide

Sinusitis: Diagnosis
...nasal obstruction and congestion. The conditions often occur together. People with allergies and no sinus infection may have:Thin, clear, and runny nasal dischargeItchy nose, eyes, or throat (do... Read more »
Sinusitis: Symptoms
...and pain or pressure in specific areas in the face -- eyes may be red, bulging or painful eyes if the sinus infection occurs around the eyes; in some cases, patients may also have double vision... Read more »
Headaches: Cluster: Introduction
...medications.Secondary HeadachesSecondary headaches are caused by other medical conditions, such as sinus infections, neck injuries, and strokes. About 2% of headaches are secondary to... Read more »
Headaches: Tension: Introduction
...difficult.Secondary Headaches. Secondary headaches are caused by other medical conditions, such as sinus infections, neck injuries, and strokes. About 2% of headaches are secondary to... Read more »
Tension headache
... Other causes include eye strain, fatigue, alcohol use, excessive smoking, excessive caffeine use, sinus infection, nasal congestion, overexertion, colds, and influenza. Tension headaches are not... Read more »

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Medications

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This medication is used for the temporary relief of runny/stuffy nose and other symptoms (e.g., ear... Read more »

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Budesonide is used to prevent and reduce symptoms (wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by... Read more »

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This medication is used to treat rheumatoid arthritis that has not improved with other drugs... Read more »

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Guaifenesin/pseudoephedrine is used for the temporary relief of nose/sinus/ear congestion and cough... Read more »

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This combination product is used to temporarily treat cough and stuffy nose symptoms caused by the... Read more »

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