{"id":2729,"date":"2022-12-15T06:10:46","date_gmt":"2022-12-15T06:10:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/doctoralexa.com\/learn\/?p=2729"},"modified":"2022-12-15T06:20:31","modified_gmt":"2022-12-15T06:20:31","slug":"sinus-infection-vs-cold","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/doctoralexa.com\/learn\/sinus-infection\/sinus-infection-vs-cold\/","title":{"rendered":"Sinus Infection vs Cold: Similarities, Differences, Treatments, More"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"2729\" class=\"elementor elementor-2729\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-3d4b1b42 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"3d4b1b42\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-129d9e01\" data-id=\"129d9e01\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7674fa5d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7674fa5d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.7.2 - 21-08-2022 *\/\n.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#818a91;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#818a91;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:left;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t<p>Sinusitis is an inflammation of the sinuses. Sinuses are small air-filled cavities inside the nose. They are lined with mucous membranes and have a few tiny openings called Ostia, which lead to the outside of the nose.<\/p>\n<p>When something irritates the nose, such as a virus or a bacteria, it triggers an immune response in the body. This leads to short-term symptoms such as pain and a strong urge to sneeze in most people.<\/p>\n<p>However, some people&#8217;s immune system reacts too strongly and can cause sinus infection symptoms to occur. This article compares and contrasts sinus infection vs cold.<\/p>\n<p>Read on to learn more about what makes these conditions identical in symptoms but very different from each other.<\/p>\n<p>The leading cause of sinusitis is an infection with viruses or bacteria in the nasal passages. These bacteria multiply rapidly under low levels of moisture and warmth.<\/p>\n<p>Most commonly, it is caused by rhinoviruses, which usually cause symptoms for only a few days each year but can sometimes persist throughout winter (i.e., be a perennial virus).<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bad4121 elementor-widget elementor-widget-template\" data-id=\"bad4121\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"template.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-template\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"section\" data-elementor-id=\"1317\" class=\"elementor elementor-1317\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-54b76bf3 elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"54b76bf3\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-697a1408\" data-id=\"697a1408\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-400919c6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"400919c6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Need help with Sinus Infection?<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7af270b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7af270b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Get access to a licensed medical professional.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-198e127b elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"198e127b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/doctoralexa.com\/en\/sinus-infection\" class=\"elementor-button-link elementor-button elementor-size-lg\" role=\"button\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">GET HELP NOW<\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-13e11f8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"13e11f8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"h-sinus-infection-vs-cold-similarities-and-differences\">Sinus Infection vs Cold: Similarities and Differences<\/h2>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Sinusitis is often confused with a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/staff\/13605-troy-woodard?_ga=2.52380142.652451477.1597669359-596800113.1589996754\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">common cold<\/a>. However, the symptoms of a cold are usually not as severe and do not last nearly as long as those of sinusitis.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>The direct contrast between the two is that a cold causes congestion in only one or two airways, while sinusitis affects all four airways.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Also, a cold typically begins with a fever, while sinusitis does not.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:heading --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"h-can-sinus-infections-feel-like-a-cold\">Can sinus infections feel like a cold?<\/h2>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Sometimes, a person experiences symptoms that could be attributed to both sinusitis and a cold. For example, the first sign of a cold is often nasal congestion or stuffiness.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>This can cause what some people experience as a sinus headache or pain in the forehead, eyes, and cheeks.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>People with runny noses may also experience what they think is sinus pressure or headache.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>When this happens, it&#8217;s essential to determine which condition you&#8217;re experiencing and then take appropriate action.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:heading --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"h-sinus-infection-vs-cold-symptoms\"><strong>Sinus Infection vs Cold: Symptoms<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Sometimes, you can&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/childrenswi.org\/newshub\/stories\/colds-vs-sinus-infection\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">experience common cold symptoms&nbsp;<\/a>when you have a sinus infection. Understanding the difference between the two conditions is essential before moving to treatment.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>First off, what kind of symptoms do you have? If you see any of these symptoms and they don&#8217;t pass within 24 hours, then consult your physician because it&#8217;s most likely either an infection or allergy:<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>-Headache<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>-Pain above the eyebrows<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>-Pain in the bridge of your nose and above your cheekbones<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>-Sore throat<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>-Bad breath<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>-Sensitivity to light (because this symptom can be caused by inflammation in the eye)<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>-Sensitivity to sound (because this symptom can be caused by inflammation around the ears)<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} --><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"h-sinus-infection-vs-cold-which-is-worse\">Sinus Infection vs Cold: Which is worse?<\/h3>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>The annoyance of a common cold is more tolerable than the aches, fatigue, and pain that come with sinusitis.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>A cold is not as severe as sinusitis, but it can still be discomforting for some people. It can leave someone feeling miserable and debilitated for days on end.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Sinusitis symptoms are typically worse in individuals with underlying conditions like allergies or asthma and those who are also experiencing seasonal allergies.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Most of the time, colds are much easier to treat because they often resolve in a few days without any long-term complications.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:image --><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/d2zbzumnfle0rf.cloudfront.net\/assets\/uploads\/639ab8611a7fb-Sinus-Infection-vs-Cold---Differences.jpg\" alt=\"Sinus Infection vs Cold - Differences\"><\/figure>\n<p><!-- \/wp:image --><!-- wp:heading --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"h-how-long-do-sinus-colds-last\">How long do sinus colds last?<\/h2>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>The duration of a cold may vary depending on how the body responds. In general, sinus infections last for about 7 days on average.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>The duration of a sinus infection depends on whether or not you have underlying health issues that could be contributing to it and other factors such as age, weight, and environmental conditions.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>The average time for symptoms to last is about 2 weeks, with some experiencing symptoms for up to 3 months.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>A cold commonly last between 1-3 days but can persist longer than this if there are complications.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:heading --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"h-what-medicine-is-best-for-sinus-colds\">What medicine is best for sinus colds?<\/h2>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Your doctor recommends non-sedating antihistamines and decongestants when you have a sinus infection. If the cold persists for over two weeks, your doctor may prescribe an over-the-counter nasal steroid.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>If these medications don&#8217;t help, your doctor will likely&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/antibiotic-use\/sinus-infection.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">prescribe antibiotics<\/a>&nbsp;or another drug to fight the infection.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>If your symptoms are severe, you may need to remain in the hospital for IV fluid and pain therapy to clear up the infection quickly.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:heading --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"h-what-are-the-stages-of-a-sinus-cold\">What are the stages of a sinus cold?<\/h2>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>A sinus cold is basically a viral infection that causes inflammation of the mucous membrane inside the nose.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>When a person has a sinus headache or pain, they can usually assume they have a sinus infection.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Many people experience this type of headache during their first episode of boating and sporting events, where excessive breathing inflames the sinuses and leads to post-traumatic headaches.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Symptoms may include fever, chills, headache, congestion, pain, pressure in the head and neck, nasal discharge, dry eyes and mouth, and cough with yellow phlegm.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>A constant sneezing or itchy nose accompanies the symptoms.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:heading --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"h-is-a-sinus-cold-contagious\">Is a sinus cold contagious?<\/h2>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>A cold is not contagious. Most commonly, a virus causes it to happen. It is only transferable if the virus has already been passed on to you by someone else.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>So, are sinus infections contagious? No, because this condition forms through the nose and not through infection outside the body.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-88728e9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"88728e9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/h2>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4827c76 elementor-widget elementor-widget-accordion\" data-id=\"4827c76\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.7.2 - 21-08-2022 *\/\n.elementor-accordion{text-align:left}.elementor-accordion .elementor-accordion-item{border:1px solid #d4d4d4}.elementor-accordion .elementor-accordion-item+.elementor-accordion-item{border-top:none}.elementor-accordion .elementor-tab-title{margin:0;padding:15px 20px;font-weight:700;line-height:1;cursor:pointer;outline:none}.elementor-accordion .elementor-tab-title .elementor-accordion-icon{display:inline-block;width:1.5em}.elementor-accordion .elementor-tab-title .elementor-accordion-icon svg{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-accordion .elementor-tab-title .elementor-accordion-icon.elementor-accordion-icon-right{float:right;text-align:right}.elementor-accordion .elementor-tab-title .elementor-accordion-icon.elementor-accordion-icon-left{float:left;text-align:left}.elementor-accordion .elementor-tab-title .elementor-accordion-icon .elementor-accordion-icon-closed{display:block}.elementor-accordion .elementor-tab-title .elementor-accordion-icon .elementor-accordion-icon-opened,.elementor-accordion .elementor-tab-title.elementor-active .elementor-accordion-icon-closed{display:none}.elementor-accordion .elementor-tab-title.elementor-active .elementor-accordion-icon-opened{display:block}.elementor-accordion .elementor-tab-content{display:none;padding:15px 20px;border-top:1px solid #d4d4d4}@media (max-width:767px){.elementor-accordion .elementor-tab-title{padding:12px 15px}.elementor-accordion .elementor-tab-title .elementor-accordion-icon{width:1.2em}.elementor-accordion .elementor-tab-content{padding:7px 15px}}.e-container>.elementor-widget-accordion{width:var(--container-widget-width,100%)}<\/style>\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion\" role=\"tablist\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-7561\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-7561\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><i class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" href=\"\">Is a hot bath good for a sinus infection?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-7561\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-7561\"><p>Yes, a hot bath can be beneficial for a sinus infection. It provides a moist environment that can help relieve pain and inflammation.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, the heat from the bath can help ease symptoms by opening up your nasal passages. Using a nasal spray or rinse before a bath is also beneficial because this will help to get the water into your nasal passage.<\/p>\n<p>However, keeping your head above water during the bath is vital so you don&#8217;t swallow any water. This can lead to severe complications such as breathing difficulties and pneumonia.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, it is recommended that you stay in the bath for only five minutes at a time and then allow your head to come above water before you reenter.<\/p>\n<p>This will let your body gradually acclimate to the bathwater&#8217;s heat and moisture.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-7562\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-7562\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><i class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" href=\"\">Why do sinus colds get worse at night?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-7562\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-7562\"><p>Sinusitis is an infection of the sinuses (also called the nasal cavity).\u00a0<strong>There are two main types of sinus infections: acute and chronic.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Acute sinusitis happens when a virus or a bad bacteria infects the sinuses and causes inflammation. This causes pain and pressure in the sinuses. Chronic sinusitis is when a virus or a harmful bacteria keeps infecting the sinuses over and over again, causing inflammation and damage.<\/p>\n<p>You can treat both chronic and acute sinusitis with antibiotics. Rash or pain in the face are classic signs of sinus infection; however, they can occur with other conditions, too, so\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/doctoralexa.com\/en\/consultation\">see your doctor<\/a>\u00a0if they persist or worsen despite treatment.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-7563\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-7563\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><i class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" href=\"\">How do you cure a sinus cold fast?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-7563\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-7563\"><p>One of the most straightforward methods to get rid of a sinus cold fast is to rest in bed, preferably with a hot water bottle on your chest if possible.<\/p>\n<p>This will help clear your mind so that you won&#8217;t be thinking about your symptoms. The other tip is to drink plenty of water, which will help flush out any dry mucous build-up in your nose.<\/p>\n<p>Either of these two tips alone is likely to relieve your symptoms, but when combined, they can speed up the healing process.<\/p>\n<p>As well as this, you should take painkillers if required and try to eat something soothing, like soup or some hot sweet food.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sinusitis is an inflammation of the sinuses. Sinuses are small air-filled cavities inside the nose. They are lined with mucous membranes and have a few tiny openings called Ostia, which lead to the outside of the nose. 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