Medically reviewed by Sukaina Hasnie, MD Key Takeaways Acute sinus infections often start with allergies or a viral infection.Recurrent sinus infections occur when you have multiple sinus infections ...

That constant sniffling, the pressure building behind your eyes, the headache that won’t quit. You’ve been popping allergy pills for days with zero relief. What gives? You might be fighting the wrong ...

Most people are familiar with bacterial sinus infections that come with seasonal colds or allergies, but another, potentially more serious type of infection often goes unrecognized until it causes ...

While most sinus infections clear up on their own, it is important to monitor symptoms, as bacterial infections can sometimes spread to other areas. If a sinus infection lasts longer than 10 days, or ...

A fungal ball is a mass that develops in your sinuses after you’ve breathed in fungal spores. Medications cannot treat it, but a doctor can surgically remove it. Sinus fungal balls are a type of ...

Question: I have had allergies since childhood, suffering during both the spring and fall seasons. This past month, however, I am experiencing more congestion and mucus, and I even have some facial ...

Sarah Hudgens is a content pro with over 15 years of experience writing and editing copy for a wide range of industry verticals and channels. Allergic rhinitis (allergies or hay fever) and sinusitis ...

The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. This story first appeared in Healthy You - July 2025, The Gazette’s quarterly health publication.

No one's thrilled to get sick, but there's something extra cruddy about a sinus infection. The pain, the pressure, the congestion, ugh! If you're dealing with these symptoms right now, you're probably ...