Sinus Infection

Based on your current described symptoms you meet criteria for having an acute sinus infection with a potential developing complication. It is recommended that you seek medical help immediately from your local emergency room or urgent care facility. Failure to do so could result in serious side effects such as meningitis, orbital abscess, orbital infections, blindness and even death. Online medical evaluation is meant for non-urgent, common, uncomplicated medical conditions.

Based on your current described symptoms you meet criteria for a SUBACUTE or CHRONIC sinus infection. These types of infections are best treated by a physician who is specialized in Otolaryngology or Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT). We recommend you contact your primary care physician to obtain a referral or call an ENT directly if you know of one. Failure to do so could result in chronic issues with sinus problems and complications of such.

Based on your interview you have symptoms that indicate a potential developing severe condition. Concerning symptoms include severe bleeding from nose, fevers above 102 degrees F, struggling to breathe, severe swelling around eyes, changes in vision, neck tenderness, light sensitivity, or redness of skin around eyes or face. It is recommended that you seek medical help immediately from a health care professional, local emergency room or urgent care facility. Failure to do so could result in serious side effects such as meningitis, orbital abscess, orbital infections, blindness and even death.

Unfortunately based on your currently described signs and symptoms we are unable to assist you. We recommend you follow up with a healthcare provider to better determine your problems. If you notice your symptoms persisting or worsening over the next few hours or days we recommend obtaining more urgent evaluation by contacting a health care provider in your area.

You meet criteria for a sinus infection due to a bacteria (i.e. acute bacterial sinusitis). Unfortunately we are unable to prescribe medications for you due to other medical conditions or problems you have indicated. We recommend you should follow up with a health care provider for evaluation and prescription of medications that may require specific dosing and avoidance of certain antibiotic drugs.

You meet criteria for a sinus infection due to a bacteria (i.e. acute bacterial sinusitis). Unfortunately we are unable to prescribe medications due to multiple intolerances or allergies to medications you have indicated. We recommend you follow up with a health care provider for evaluation and prescription of medications that may require specific dosing and avoidance of certain antibiotic drugs.