{"id":4288,"date":"2020-05-20T11:01:46","date_gmt":"2020-05-20T17:01:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nesilv.com\/?p=4288"},"modified":"2021-09-02T10:58:17","modified_gmt":"2021-09-02T17:58:17","slug":"how-long-do-sinus-infections-last","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nesilv.com\/how-long-do-sinus-infections-last\/","title":{"rendered":"How Long Do Sinus Infections Last?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><script type=\"application\/ld+json\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><br \/>\n{\"@context\" : \"http:\/\/schema.org\",<br \/>\n  \"@type\" : \"Article\",<br \/>\n  \"@id\" : \"https:\/\/nesilv.com\/how-long-do-sinus-infections-last\/#article\",<br \/>\n  \"mainEntityOfPage\": {<br \/>\n         \"@type\": \"WebPage\",<br \/>\n         \"@id\": \"https:\/\/nesilv.com\/how-long-do-sinus-infections-last\/#webpage\"<br \/>\n},<br \/>\n  \"isPartOf\": {<br \/>\n         \"@type\": \"WebSite\",<br \/>\n         \"@id\": \"https:\/\/nesilv.com\/#website\"<br \/>\n},<br \/>\n  \"name\" : \"How Long Do Sinus Infections Last?\",<br \/>\n  \"author\" : {<br \/>\n    \"@type\" : \"Organization\",<br \/>\n    \"name\" : \" https:\/\/nesilv.com\/#organization\"<br \/>\n  },<br \/>\n  \"datePublished\" : \"2020-05-20\",\/\/ Date format is yyyy-mm-dd<br \/>\n  \"dateModified\" : \"2020-05-27\",\/\/ Date format is yyyy-mm-dd<br \/>\n  \"keywords\" : \"how long do sinus infections last, sinus infection treatment, sinus infection causes, sinus infection, \",<br \/>\n  \"image\": {<br \/>\n\"@type\": \"ImageObject\",<br \/>\n\"url\": \"https:\/\/nesilv.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/full-iStock-1031956526-300x200-1.jpg\",<br \/>\n\"description\": \"How Long Do Sinus Infections Last in Nevada\"\/\/ Ex: Hearing Aids Tucson<br \/>\n},<br \/>\n  \"articleSection\" : \"Understanding the signs of a sinus infection, including how long it can last, is key for seeking proper treatment.\",<br \/>\n  \"articleBody\" : \"A sinus infection, also called sinusitis, is a condition that causes inflammation of the sinuses \u2013 small air-filled pockets behind the cheeks, nose and eyes. Each pocket is lined with a mucus membrane that helps keep the sinuses healthy; this is the part that becomes inflamed during an infection.\",<br \/>\n  \"url\" : \"https:\/\/nesilv.com\/how-long-do-sinus-infections-last\/\",<br \/>\n  \"headline\" : \"How Long Do Sinus Infections Last?\",<br \/>\n  \"publisher\" : {<br \/>\n    \"@type\" : \"Organization\",<br \/>\n    \"name\" : \" Nevada Ear + Sinus Institute \",<br \/>\n    \"logo\": {<br \/>\n\"@type\": \"ImageObject\",<br \/>\n\"url\": \" https:\/\/nesilv.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/logo-top28032030.png\",<br \/>\n        \"description\": \" Nevada Ear + Sinus Institute \"<br \/>\n}<br \/>\n  }<br \/>\n}<br \/>\n<\/script>During this time of year, it can be difficult to know whether your sniffles are <a href=\"https:\/\/nesilv.com\/service\/allergies\/\">caused by allergies<\/a>, a cold or something else. The <a title=\"Sinus Infection | American College of Allergy, Asthma &amp; Immunology\" href=\"https:\/\/acaai.org\/allergies\/types\/sinus-infection\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology<\/a> estimates that 31 million Americans are diagnosed with sinus infections each year. Understanding the signs of a sinus infection, including how long it can last, is key for seeking proper treatment.<\/p>\n<h2>What Is a Sinus Infection?<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-4289\" src=\"https:\/\/nesilv.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/full-iStock-1031956526-300x200-1.jpg\" alt=\"Tired Young Woman with Fingers on her Nose Bridge\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\"><\/h2>\n<p>A sinus infection, also called sinusitis, is a condition that causes inflammation of the sinuses \u2013 small air-filled pockets behind the cheeks, nose and eyes. Each pocket is lined with a mucus membrane that helps keep the sinuses healthy; this is the part that becomes inflamed during an infection.<\/p>\n<p>Another type of sinus infection, called rhinosinusitis, occurs when the lining of the nasal cavity, in addition to the lining of the sinuses, becomes inflamed.<\/p>\n<p>Sinus infections are typically caused by another condition that blocks the sinuses, like allergies or a viral infection (cold or flu).<\/p>\n<h2>What Are the Symptoms of a Sinus Infection?<\/h2>\n<p>Common symptoms of a sinus infection include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Nasal congestion<\/li>\n<li>Excess mucus<\/li>\n<li>Postnasal drip<\/li>\n<li>Facial pain\/pressure<\/li>\n<li>Decreased smell\/taste<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>More rarely, symptoms can include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Ear pain<\/li>\n<li>Tooth pain<\/li>\n<li>Sore throat<\/li>\n<li>Bad breath<\/li>\n<li>Cough<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Some people believe that the color of the mucus can indicate whether a condition is bacterial or viral, but this is a myth. The green-yellow color of mucus during an illness is a byproduct of white blood cells, which fight infections of all kinds.<\/p>\n<h2>How Long Do Sinus Infections Last?<\/h2>\n<p>There are two different types of sinus infection: acute and chronic. Acute sinusitis lasts less than four weeks, while chronic sinusitis lasts more than 12. Acute sinusitis tends to be associated with a respiratory infection, while chronic sinusitis can be caused by environmental factors such as allergies and smoking.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cTypically acute sinusitis resolves by 10 days, but if not, then the possibility of a bacterial infection should be considered,\u201d says Dr. Chen. \u201cGetting one or two sinus infections a year is considered normal. More than four should prompt a visit to an ear, nose, and throat surgeon,\u201d explained <a title=\"How Long Does A Sinus Infection Last, Exactly? Experts Explain What to Know About Sinusitis | Health\" href=\"https:\/\/www.health.com\/condition\/cold-flu-sinus\/how-long-does-a-sinus-infection-last\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Dr. Chen, M.D., otolaryngologist at UT Health San Antonio<\/a> in an interview.<\/p>\n<p>For more information about sinus infections or to <a href=\"https:\/\/nesilv.com\/appointments\/\">schedule an appointment<\/a> with an expert ENT physician, call Nevada Ear + Sinus Institute today.<\/p>\n<h3>Learn More About Sinus Health<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/nesilv.com\/what-is-nonallergic-rhinitis\/\">What Is Nonallergic Rhinitis?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/nesilv.com\/do-you-have-a-virus-or-a-sinus-infection\/\">Do You Have a Virus or a Sinus Infection?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/nesilv.com\/treating-sinus-infections-without-surgery\/\">Treating Sinus Infections without Surgery<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>During this time of year, it can be difficult to know whether your sniffles are caused by allergies, a cold or something else. 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