Sinus infection Diagnosis and Treatment NYC
- SAME day Appt - Evenings - Saturdays.
- Accept most insurances.
- Discount for uninsured ($90).
- Board Certified Doctor.
- Convenient Manhattan Location
*Care provided for 18 years of age and older
Recent Patient Comments
I’ve suffered from a sinus infection every year for the past ten years. It was only this time that I didn’t miss the amount of work that I am used to missing at this time of year. Dr. F treated me better than most doctors have and prescribed me medicine that got me back to the office in no time. Wait? Is that good or bad? Just kidding! Thanks, again!
-Joe F.
We accept most insurances
- 1199
- Admin. Concepts
- Aetna
- Aftra Health Fund
- AliCare
- Allied Benefit
- Allstate
- Amalgamated Life
- Ameriben
- Anthem
- Assurant
- Atlantis
- Beech Street
- Benefit Concepts
- Blue Cross
- Can Assistance
- CareFirst
- CD PHP
- Celtic
- Cigna
- CISI
- Companion Life
- Consolidated
- Coventry
- Delta Health
- EBS-RMSCO
- Emblem Health
- Empire Plan
- Fallon
- First health
- FreeLancers
- Frontier International
- GEHA
- GHI
- GHMSI
- Gilsbar
- Global Excel
- Golden Rule
- Great West
- Guardian
- Harrington Health
- Hartford
- HCC medical
- Health Choice
- Health Equity
- Health plan Admin.
- Healthnet
- HPHC
- IMG
FAQs
- What is a sinus infection?
- What are the symptoms of a sinus infection?
- How long will it last?
- How did I get a sinus infection?
- How can I treat it at home?
- When should I go to the doctor?
- What can the doctor do to treat my sinus infection?
What is a sinus infection?
A sinus infection, also known as sinusitis, is an inflammation of the sinuses. They usually develop during a cold or other viral infection. The sinuses are hollow, mucus membrane lined areas in your face. During a viral infection, they may become inflamed, causing the symptoms of sinusitis.
What are the symptoms of a sinus infection?
- Thick green or yellow mucus discharge
- Pain or discomfort in the face and/or teeth
- Stuffy nose
You may also experience the following symptoms, but not all people do:
- Cough
- Decreased sense of smell
- Feeling tired
- Pressure in your ears
- Fever
- Headache
How long will it last?
Usually the symptoms resolve within seven to ten days. An acute sinus infection lasts less than 4 weeks, while a chronic sinus infection lasts longer than 12 weeks. If you are experiencing symptoms of a sinus infection for more than 12 weeks, you should seek medical attention. It could be due to more complicated causes and need further medical attention.
How did I get a sinus infection?
Nearly all acute sinus infections, those lasting less than one month, are due to a viral infection like a cold. If you have had a sinus infection for more than 12 weeks, you are most likely suffering from a chronic sinus infection. The causes behind a chronic sinus infection include allergies, exposure to irritants, an infection, or nasal polyps.
How can I treat it at home?
You can treat your sinus infection at home with an over the counter pain medication, decongestant nasal spray, or rinsing your nose and sinuses with salt water a few times a day. Do not use the decongestant spray for more than 3 days. If you are unsure of how to clear out your sinuses with salt water, see a health care professional.
When should I go to the doctor?
You should see a doctor if the symptoms last more than seven days or if the symptoms improved but now are getting worse.
If any of the following apply to you, you should seek medical attention immediately:
- Sudden and severe pain in the head
- Difficulty seeing
- Swelling or redness around the eyes
- A fever higher than 102.5°F
- Difficulty thinking
- Difficulty breathing
What can the doctor do to treat my sinus infection?
The doctor can prescribe a nose spray with steroids to reduce the inflammation as well as antibiotics if she or he deems it necessary. If you meet any of the above criteria, there may be a much more serious underlying condition and should be investigated by a doctor.
Call today to make an appointment. Our Walk in Clinic NYC is conveniently located in Midtown Manhattan at 274 Madison Ave(between 39-40 streets) Suite #304, New York, NY 10016. To schedule an appointment call us at 212-696-5900