Sinus Infection Symptoms and Treatment Options At Ear, Nose, and Throat Surgeons of Western New England

Sinus Infection care is available from Ear, Nose, and Throat Surgeons of Western New England at our Springfield and Northhampton, MA locations. Sometimes a cold is more than just a cold. If you have symptoms you have bid off as a cold you can't shake, or remnants of a flu-type virus then you may have developed an infection that can be painful at best and even debilitating and hard to shake if left unchecked.

If you have been suffering from a "cold" you can't shake, then the time has come to get some help to get rid of it for good. You may have a sinus infection that requires medical attention. Sinus infections are common but can turn into an urgent situation if left untreated.

Sinus Infection Symptoms May Include:

• Facial pain and pressure.
• Lack of energy, lethargy. 
• Stuffy or runny nose, either or both. 
• Tooth or jaw pain. 
• Earaches or itchiness. 
• Brain fog. 
• Think nasal discharge, perhaps only in the morning.

Sinus Pain and Infection Treatment Options

The exact treatment plan will be personalized for your case but common treatment options include: 

• Decongestants are often the first line of care. Many patients start with decongestants at home before scheduling an appointment. 
• Antibiotics and/or steroids are often prescribed to combat stubborn infections if the decongestants are not effective. 
• Addressing the cause of the sinus infection is often required in conjunction with care, so the infection does not return. Common causes include allergies, environmental hazards, and clogged sinus ducts from chronic colds or viruses. 
• If the above care does not clear up the sinus infection, or if it returns frequently then the patient may require surgery to unblock passages. 
• Do not fret if your cold turns into a sinus infection, and you have to take time out of your busy schedule for treatment because Ear, Nose, and Throat Surgeons of Western New England has two locations at Springfield and Northhampton, MA, so you do not have to go far for quality care.

Contact Us Today

Sinus pain can slow down the best of us, and many people don't realize how dangerous infection in the sinus cavities can become. Do not delay getting care if you have cold-like symptoms that you just can seem to shake because comfort may be closer than you realize. You will find quality sinus infection care at Ear, Nose, and Throat Surgeons of Western New England with one of our providers. Contact us at (413) 732-7426 to reach the Springfield, MA, office, and (413) 586-2033 for Northhampton, MA to schedule an appointment or find out if you need urgent care for your situation.