Signs you may have sinusitis

[Naveed Yaseen]

Sinusitis refers to inflamed sinuses normally caused by a bacterial, fungal or viral infection, the US National Library of Medicine says.

The agency says these common warning signs may indicate sinusitis:

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* Cold symptoms that persist for more than five to seven days.

* Inability to smell, drainage into the back of the throat, or a sore throat.

* Headache and pressure or tenderness in the face — surrounding the eyes and sometimes affecting the teeth.

* Nasal congestion, bad breath or runny nose.

* Coughing, particularly at night.

* Fever, fatigue and general feeling of illness.

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