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I’ve had a cough, runny/stuffed nose, clogged ears, and sinus issues for about a month. Is there a certain point when we know for sure that the sinus infection is bacterial vs. viral?
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Dr. S.Nishanth
Ear-Nose-Throat (ENT) Specialist
13 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Hello! I understand that you are probably suffering from allergic rhinitis with or without sinusitis. A diagnostic nasal endoscopy will help to confirm the diagnosis. These conditions are generally allergic or viral to begin with and can later develop secondary bacterial infection. The colour of the mucus is one indication to determine that. In your case, antihistamines and a topical steroid nasal spray can be useful.
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