Sinus infections are caused by the occurrence of bacterium, virus, or most rarely fungus within the sinus. An inflammation of the sinus (air) cavities within the nose can lead to congestion and retention of fluids, which becomes a medium for the growth of viruses, bacteria, or fungus causing sinus infection. Here are some of the…
Headache is any degree of pain affecting the head and, at times extending to the neck. Generally, it affects the structures and tissues that surround the skull and may include sinuses, meninges, nerves, arteries, veins, eyes, and muscles. Inflammation of any of these by sinus infection can cause a headache that can be throbbing, sharp,…
The question as to whether sinus infections are contagious or not is rather dicey for a definitive answer. Leading causes of sinus infections are bacteria, viruses, and occasionally fungi. These pathogens grow in the patient’s sinuses if the conditions are right and cause spontaneous infection. It is also understood that bacterium, virus, and even fungi…