Evaluate Your Sinus Congestion

Evaluate Your Sinus Congestion

Human Nose

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What does your sinus congestion look like? What is it doing?

Do you have a runny nose?

• It is probably a cold.
• It may be allergies.

Is your head stuffed up, making it difficult to breathe through your nose?

• It may be a cold.
• It could be a sinus infection (sinusitis).
• It could possibly be the flu.

If you have drainage, what color is it?

• Green or yellow: This color indicates an infection. See your doctor but may not necessarily need antibiotics. It could be sinusitis.
• Clear and thin: It is probably a cold, the flu or allergies.
• Thick and white or cloudy: It is most likely a viral infection, such as a cold or the flu.
• Blood-streaked: It is usually caused by ruptured blood vessels in the nose. It can occur as a result of dry nasal membranes or from blowing your nose too aggressively. Look at other symptoms to determine whether or not you should see a doctor.

Do you have pressure in your face and eyes?

• It is probably a sinus infection (sinusitis).
• It may be allergies.

Find out when you should see a doctor for sinus congestion.

Index: Evaluate Your Sinus Congestion

1. Evaluate Your Sinus Congestion
2. Medications for Sinus Congestion
3. Non Medication Options for Treating Sinus Congestion
4. What Could be Causing Your Sinus Congestion?