How does sinusitis present?
Sinusitis often mimics other inflammatory conditions of the nose, especially colds and allergies. A combination of signs, symptoms and duration of illness are used to narrow the diagnosis. The most common symptoms are nasal drainage, nasal congestion, cough as a result of postnasal drip, headache/facial pain, decreased sense of smell, low grade fever and ear discomfort. Nasal drainage is typically discolored in an acute sinus infections. Acute sinus infections present with symptoms that last at least 10 or more days. Allergy symptoms can vary in regards to length of illness and the common cold usually resolves within 10 days.
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