Sinus infection or sinusitis is a swelling of the cavities around nasal passages. Mucus cannot drain from the nose because the cavities are blocked and filled with fluid. This causes germs to thrive, which often leads to an infection. Sinus infections are commonly mistaken as seasonal allergies, hay fever, or allergic rhinitis.

Symptoms include:

• Trouble breathing through your nose
• Thick yellow or green nasal discharge
• Sore throat
• Cough
• Headache
• Pressure and/or tenderness causing facial pain around your eyes, cheeks, nose or forehead
• Fever
• Fatigue

At Allergy & Asthma Specialists, we perform a comprehensive evaluation including environmental history and physical. If a true allergy is suspected, allergy skin testing may be suggested to clarify which allergen is causing your nasal inflammation. Determining the root source of a sinus infection can help determine the appropriate course of treatment.

If you find yourself plagued by symptoms, make an appointment to come see us at Allergy & Asthma Specialists. Our specialists will outline a customized treatment regimen especially designed just for you ranging from antibiotics, nasal decongestant sprays, antihistamines, steroid nasal sprays, and possibly antifungals to help treat sinus infections.

Call us today at 219-513-8923 and start to feel better!