Sinus infections: when is it more than a cold?

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May 26, 2026 at 12:44 am #27123 Reply

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My cold will not clear and my face feels heavy and painful. 🤧 How do you tell when a cold becomes a sinus infection?

Sinus infections: when is it more than a cold?

When to seek care

Sign	Hint
Duration ⏳	Symptoms past 10 days
Facial pressure 😣	Forehead and cheeks
Thick yellow mucus 🟡	Color change alone is not decisive
Double worsening 🔄	Better then worse again

What made you finally see a doctor for your sinuses? 🩺

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