Mummy has recovered from 18 Days of Acute Sinusitis

Last 18 days were a terrible period for all of us.. Mummy is down with Acute Sinusitis.. In layman term = Sinus infection. During this period... the flu just won't go off, from the 2nd wk onwards, because of the the mucus blockage, it caused the constant headache and occasional fever strike. Mummy also has since lost her appetite as well as her sense of smell, her interest to go shopping the weekends usually sleep at home. Everything just seem so restless, moodless.

Only on the 13th day, mummy decided to seek for the 4th doctor.. and then decided to go for antibiotics.. Luckily, it is still safe to consume it during pregnancy.. with the 1st antibiotics taken, it does shows the effect.. flu stopped the next morning.. gradually, the headache minimise, and regain the smell sense...

Thanks to Van, she was the one whom has reminded me of this infection.. after checking from the web, all my symptoms matched..
> Mucus from clear to yellow to dirty green
> Constant headache
> Fever
> lost sense of smell

Called the gynae, he kept insisting me to go for H1N1 test or to take tamiflu.. Luckily when i went to the GP, she told me that it is not even neccessary.. based on all the symptoms given to her, she said it will be more wise for me to start taking antibiotics...


Extracted from the website, http://www.emedicinehealth.com/sinus_infection/article_em.htm

Sinus Infection Overview

Sinus infection, or sinusitis, is an inflammation of the sinuses and nasal passages. A sinus infection can cause a headache or pressure in the eyes, nose, cheek area, or on one side of the head. A person with a sinus infection may also have a cough, a fever, bad breath, and nasal congestion with thick nasal secretions. Sinusitis is categorized as acute (sudden onset) or chronic (long term, the most common type).

Anatomy of the sinuses (also called paranasal sinuses): The human skull contains four major pairs of hollow air-filled-cavities called sinuses. These are connected to the space between the nostrils and the nasal passage. Sinuses help insulate the skull, reduce its weight, and allow the voice to resonate within it. The four major pairs of sinuses are the:

• Frontal sinuses (in the forehead)

• Maxillary sinuses (behind the cheek bones)

• Ethmoid sinuses (between the eyes)

• Sphenoid sinuses (behind the eyes)

Sinus Infection Symptoms

Signs and symptoms of sinus infections depend upon which sinuses are affected and whether the sinus infection is acute or chronic.

Acute sinusitis:
Ethmoid sinusitis (behind the eyes)

• Nasal congestion with discharge or postnasal drip (mucus drips down the throat behind the nose) 
• Pain or pressure around the inner corner of the eye or down one side of the nose 
• Headache in the temple or surrounding the eye 
• Pain or pressure symptoms are worse when coughing, straining, or lying on the back and better when the head is upright 
• Fever is common 
• Maxillary sinusitis (behind the cheek bones)
  
  • Pain across the cheekbone, under or around the eye, or around the upper teeth
  • Pain or pressure on one side or both
  • Tender, red, or swollen cheekbone
  • Pain and pressure symptoms are worse with the head upright and bending forward and better when reclining
  • Nasal discharge or postnasal drip 
  • Fever is common
     
• Frontal sinusitis (behind forehead, one or both sides)
  • Severe headaches in the forehead
  • Fever is common 
  • Pain is worse when reclining and better with the head upright
  • Nasal discharge or postnasal drip
     
• Sphenoid sinusitis (behind the eyes)
  
  • Deep headache with pain behind and on top of the head, across the forehead, and behind the eye
  • Fever is common
  • Pain is worse when lying on the back or bending forward
  • Double vision or vision disturbances if pressure extends into the brain
  • Nasal discharge or postnasal drip

Chronic sinusitis:

• Ethmoid sinusitis
  
  • Chronic nasal discharge, obstruction, and low-grade discomfort across the bridge of the nose
  • Pain is worse in the late morning or when wearing glasses
  • Chronic sore throat and bad breath

• Maxillary sinusitis
  
  • Discomfort or pressure below the eye 
  • Chronic toothache
  • Pain possibly worse with colds, flu, or allergies 
  • Increased discomfort throughout the day with increased cough at night
     
• Frontal sinusitis
  
  • Persistent, low-grade headache in the forehead 
  • History of trauma or damage to the sinus area
    
     
• Sphenoid sinusitis
  
  • Low-grade general headache is common