Signs and Symptoms of a Sinus Infection

By Jamie Shapiro | September 22, 2016 | Comments Off on Signs and Symptoms of a Sinus Infection

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The summer months have drawn to an end and the fall is here in full swing. That means that cold and flu season is settling in for the long haul. While it is generally referred to as “cold and flu Elder-Care-in-Des-Plaines-ILseason”, this is the time of year when many other types of infections and illnesses are common. One such illness is a sinus infection. These infections can occur at any time of year, but are particularly common during times when allergies are also irritated, such as the fall and spring. Being able to recognize the signs and symptoms of a sinus infection can help you to give your parent the prompt and effective care that they need to overcome the infection and avoid further issues.

 

Signs and symptoms of an acute sinus infection include:

  • Pain the face, particularly around the eyes or cheekbones
  • Pressure in the face, particularly around the eyes or cheekbones
  • Feeling that the nose is “stuffy” or blocked
  • Running nose
  • Loss or reduction in sense of smell
  • Cough
  • Congestion
  • Pain in the teeth
  • Fever
  • Fatigue
  • Bad breath even after brushing the teeth or using mouthwash

 

Signs and symptoms of a chronic sinus infection, or an infection that persists for a period of 8 weeks or more, include:

  • Feeling of fullness throughout the face
  • Nasal blockage
  • Feeling as though the nose is obstructed
  • Presence of pus in the nasal cavity
  • Fever that is not related to another condition or issue
  • Discolored drainage from the nasal cavity
  • Persistent pain in the teeth
  • Headache
  • Bad breath

 

It is extremely important if your parent has been dealing with symptoms of an infection that you get them to the doctor as soon as possible. Especially in elderly adults, even a seemingly minor infection can escalate to something much more severe very quickly, putting their health at risk. What you suspect may be a sinus infection could also be another form of infection or illness, such as the flu or an abscess, so it is important that the doctor determine exactly what is happening so that your parent can get the help that they need to recover and move forward.

If your aging parent has been suffering from a sinus infection, deals with chronic sinus infections, or you are concerned about their ongoing health and wellbeing as you go into cold and flu season, it may be the time for you to consider elder care for them. Having an elderly home care services provider in the home with your aging parent can help them to stay healthier from many angles. This care provider can help your parent to develop and maintain an aggressive germ control approach designed to help prevent them from contracting infections, as well as living a healthier lifestyle that will keep their body stronger so they are better able to avoid infections and fight infections that they do develop. This can include helping them to eat a healthier diet, encouraging them to be more active, and assisting with personal care tasks such as bathing so that they are handled more effectively.

If you or an aging loved one are considering elderly care in Des Plaines, IL, contact the caring staff at Companion Services of America today at (847) 943-3786. Our home care service area includes Northbrook, Highland Park, Deerfield, Glenview, Buffalo Grove, Evanston, Des Plaines, Skokie, Lake Forest, Wilmette and the surrounding areas.

 

Source:  https://www.webmd.com/allergies/sinusitis-and-sinus-infection

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