Can a sinus infection cause one side of your face to swell?
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Can a sinus infection cause one side of your face to swell?
Symptoms. Most often, the pain or pressure is just on one side of the face. Swelling around just one eye. Other common symptoms are a stuffy or blocked nose or nasal discharge.
Can you get a swollen cheek from a sinus infection?
Inflammatory swelling of the cheek is an extremely rare complication of antral sinusitis. When such swelling occurs, a diagnostic search for a specific coexisting condition must be made.
What helps a swollen face from a sinus infection?
To reduce the swelling, the AAFA recommend:
- Steam inhalation or nasal irrigation: A person can rinse their nose using a neti pot.
- Antibiotics: If there is a bacterial infection present, a doctor may prescribe antibiotics.
- Nasal steroids: These can help reduce inflammation and swelling.
How long does it take for swelling to go down from a sinus infection?
Sinusitis is swelling of the sinuses, usually caused by an infection. It’s common and usually clears up on its own within 2 to 3 weeks. But medicines can help if it’s taking a long time to go away.
When should you go to the hospital for a sinus infection?
Call 911 immediately or go to the nearest emergency room (ER) if you have any of the following symptoms of sinus infection: Intense sweating. Horrible chills. Inability to breathe.
When should I go to the ER for a sinus infection?
What can be mistaken for a sinus infection?
Several conditions mimic sinus infection, including the common cold, influenza, nasal polyposis, sarcoidosis, neoplasia, acquired and congenital immuno-deficiency, allergic and nonallergic rhinitis, Wegener’s granulomatosis, and fungal infection.
What happens if you let a sinus infection go too long?
It can lead to a brain abscess or meningitis, both of which can be life-threatening. An infection that lingers, gets worse or gets better only to quickly return needs to be treated by a doctor. An antibiotic may be all that’s needed, but in some cases, other treatment may be required.
