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What Are The Symptoms Of Sinus Infection?

I have been sick for a week now. My whole left side of my face is congested. My left ear has a white noise kind of sound in it, and the left side inside my throat feels like it has a laceration. The issue with my throat just started today. When I cough it feels like the whole left side receives extra pressure. I m thinking it s just a sinus infection, but the last one I had (back at the end of July) was on the right side and not as much of an issue as this round has been. I have attempted to get in to a doctor, but apparently every one around is sick. Does this sound like a sinus infection as I think it is, or could it be basic allergies with esophagus irritation from drainage?
Mon, 29 Sep 2014
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Thank You for contacting HCM.

Your symptoms are suggesting Acute Sinusitis. Post nasal drip causes sore throat. If people around you are also suffering then cause could be viral. I would suggest you following things:

> Take hot water in a cup, add 1 table spoon salt in it. Perform gargles (mouth wash) with it three times a day for at least 3 days. It will give soothing effect.
> Take boiling water in a pot, put your head over the steam and cover whole with a sheet. Take deep breaths in it.(Avoid getting closer else it might cause burn). Do this twice a day.
> Take acetaminophen for pain/fever(if occurs)

AVOID:
> Chilled water
> Drinks
> Spicy food

Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow
up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us.
Wishing you good health.
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What Are The Symptoms Of Sinus Infection?

Hello Thank You for contacting HCM. Your symptoms are suggesting Acute Sinusitis. Post nasal drip causes sore throat. If people around you are also suffering then cause could be viral. I would suggest you following things: Take hot water in a cup, add 1 table spoon salt in it. Perform gargles (mouth wash) with it three times a day for at least 3 days. It will give soothing effect. Take boiling water in a pot, put your head over the steam and cover whole with a sheet. Take deep breaths in it.(Avoid getting closer else it might cause burn). Do this twice a day. Take acetaminophen for pain/fever(if occurs) AVOID: Chilled water Drinks Spicy food Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. Wishing you good health.