{"id":3361,"date":"2023-07-28T20:00:40","date_gmt":"2023-07-29T00:00:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/palmettoentallergy.com\/?p=3361"},"modified":"2023-07-28T20:00:42","modified_gmt":"2023-07-29T00:00:42","slug":"how-to-tell-if-you-have-allergies-or-a-sinus-infection","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/palmettoentallergy.com\/how-to-tell-if-you-have-allergies-or-a-sinus-infection\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Tell if You Have Allergies or a Sinus Infection?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Allergies and sinus infections share a lot of symptoms, such as congestion, headaches, coughing and more. Knowing the difference between the two can help inform your treatment approach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s examine allergies and sinus infections a little more closely and discuss how you can approach treating each condition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>A Closer Look at Allergies<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/palmettoentallergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Woman-sneezing-in-the-park-from-allergies-1.jpg\" alt=\"Woman sneezing in the park from allergies\" class=\"wp-image-3365\" width=\"390\" height=\"273\" srcset=\"https:\/\/palmettoentallergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Woman-sneezing-in-the-park-from-allergies-1.jpg 1223w, https:\/\/palmettoentallergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Woman-sneezing-in-the-park-from-allergies-1-768x539.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 390px) 100vw, 390px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Allergies occur when your immune system reacts to an allergen, such as pollen, pet dander or dust, by creating antibodies. When exposed to an allergen, your immune system makes antibodies to fight off what it believes to be a <a href=\"https:\/\/palmettoentallergy.com\/allergy\/types-of-allergies\/\">harmful foreign substance<\/a>, even if it is benign. The severity and type of allergy symptoms vary from person to person and may include but are not limited to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Sneezing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Itchy nose or eyes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Congestion or running nose<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Red, swollen eyes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hives<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Anaphylaxis<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wheezing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Shortness of breath<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>You can identify certain allergies by paying attention to your reaction to different allergens. For instance, if you have a reaction when walking in Finlay Park, you may be experiencing a pollen allergy. A more accurate way to assess allergies is to get a <a href=\"https:\/\/palmettoentallergy.com\/allergy\/allergy-testing\/\">skin prick or scratch test<\/a> from an allergy specialist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>A Closer Look at Sinus Infections<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The sinuses are broken up into large frontal sinuses, located above your eyes and in your forehead, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinichealthsystem.org\/hometown-health\/speaking-of-health\/unlocking-the-mystery-of-your-sinuses#:~:text=Most%20people%20have%20four%20pairs,eyes%20and%20behind%20your%20nose.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">two sphenoid and ethmoid sinuses between your eyes and behind your nose<\/a>. Sinus infections occur when fluid builds up in the sinuses from viruses or bacteria. Symptoms of sinus infections may include but are not limited to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Stuffy or runny nose<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Facial pain or pressure<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mucus drainage<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sore throat<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cough<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Headache<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Sinus infections are diagnosed by a healthcare provider. Your provider will ask questions about your symptoms and check for swelling and blockage in the nose and throat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>Treatment Options<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Allergies cannot be cured but can be managed via any combination of prevention, medication and immunotherapy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sinus infections do not usually require medical intervention but can be treated by a combination of home remedies and antibiotics. Chronic sinus infections may also be treated with balloon sinuplasty or functional endoscopic sinus surgery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Contact <span class=\"company-name \">Palmetto ENT &amp; Allergy<\/span> today to discuss your allergy and sinus treatment options with an ear, nose and throat specialist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><ul class=\"related-posts\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/palmettoentallergy.com\/celebrating-earth-day-with-sinus-care\/\" class=\"related-post\">Celebrating Earth Day With Sinus Care<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/palmettoentallergy.com\/when-to-introduce-allergens-to-your-baby\/\" class=\"related-post\">When To Introduce Allergens to Your Baby<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/palmettoentallergy.com\/what-effect-can-spring-allergies-have-on-you\/\" class=\"related-post\">What Effect Can Spring Allergies Have On You?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Allergies and sinus infections share a lot of symptoms, such as congestion, headaches, coughing and more. Knowing the difference between the two can help inform your treatment approach. Let\u2019s examine allergies and sinus infections a little more closely and discuss how you can approach treating each condition. 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