Signs and Symptoms - Sinus Infection

The classic symptoms of acute sinusitis are listed below. These symptoms usually follow a cold that does not improve, or one that worsens after 5 to 7 days of symptoms.

Nasal congestion (rhinitis)
Nasal discharge (yellow or green)
Postnasal drip (a sensation of fluid dripping down the back of your throat, particularly at night or when lying down)
Headache, often described as a pressure-like pain
Pain behind the eyes
Facial tenderness
Toothache
Cough, often worse at night
Sore throat (pharyngitis)
Fever (may be present)
Bad breath
Loss of smell
General fatigue
General sense of not feeling well (malaise)
Symptoms of chronic sinusitis are the same as acute cases of sinusitis, but are milder and last longer than 8 weeks. Chronic sinusitis is most common in people who have allergies.