Sinusitis Forum - Sinus Infection.

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Q: Sinus Infection.

asked by: Bblair on February 25th, 2007

New User

i have had this cold on and off for about a month. i would get a sore throat then cough and then it would go away. then it would come back. i thought it was strange but i figured i was just getting a new cold over and over. then about a week ago i started to feel off balance, not like the room was spinning, just like slightly off center. i went to the doctor yesterday and was told i had a sinus infection. he gave me a 2 week prescription of ceftin. i was just curious if its possible to have a sinus infection without any pain. i always thought that sinus infections come with headaches and pain in the head. if anyone can help out let me know. thanks!

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critical care RN

replied on February 26th, 2007

Experienced User

It depends on which sinuses are infected. The normal sinus infection are the frontal sinuses which are located just behind the cheek bones. There are may sinuses that can get infected. I suggest taking the ENTIRE course of antibiotics. If the pain persits go back and see the doctor. remember that sinuses have poor blood circulation as they are basically empty caverns. So it tends to take longer to cure an infection. hope this helps

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