The most common symptoms of sinusitis include:
- A blocked or runny nose. If your nose produces green or yellow mucus, you probably have a bacterial infection.
- Pain and tenderness in the face (near the infected sinuses). You may experience a throbbing pain that is worse when you move your head, and toothache or pain in your jaw when you eat.
- A high temperature.
Other possible symptoms include:
- tiredness
- a sinus headache
- a cough
- bad breath (halitosis)
- pressure in your ears
- loss of taste and smell
- a feeling of being generally unwell
Children
Children with sinusitis may be irritable, breathe through their mouth and have difficulty feeding.
Their speech may sound nasal (like they have a stuffy cold) because their sinuses are blocked.
If you notice these symptoms in your child, take them to see your GP.
