10 Sinus Infection Symptoms
Reviewed: Dr. Mera
Symptom #2: Headache
When one has a sinus infection, the pressure in the sinus cavities and in the head will rise. As the normal sinus drainage is impaired and the nasal mucosa has swelled, this inflammation of the sinuses will lead to a tightening of the muscles around the forehead and top of the head resulting in a tension headache.
Once treatment is started and the sinus cavities start draining down the throat again, the tension headache will get better. In many cases, these sinus headaches are confused with migraine headaches and tension headaches. However, in cases when you have a high fever, nasal discharge, bad breath, and an alteration of your taste and smell, you most likely have a sinus infection.
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