Sinus disease is quite common among people, but in some situations, it can cause complex problems. In case of sinus infection, problems ranging from difficulty in breathing to pain, and swelling around the eyes and face can occur. In severe cases, this disease can lead to many other complications. People who have sinus infections are advised to take special care and vigilance.
Sinuses are air-filled spaces in our skulls. These are mainly located on the forehead, nasal bones, cheeks, and behind the eyes. Any type of infection and swelling problem in these is known as sinusitis. People who suffer from sinusitis may suffer from excessive sneezing, severe pain in the face and nose, or headache.
Researchers say sinusitis is mainly caused by a virus or bacteria. In such a situation, the question arises whether a person suffering from sinusitis may be at risk of spreading this disease to other people also.
Sinusitis and its risks
Health experts say that swelling in the sinuses can occur due to bacterial-viral infection or any allergy. In this condition, along with swelling, they also get filled with fluids. This can cause pressure and pain on your face, nasal congestion, and other symptoms.
In the case of sinusitis, the problem of thick yellow mucus coming from the nose and running nose has been seen. Due to a blocked nose problem, breathing becomes difficult. Can sinus infection be passed from one person to another? Let us know.
Sinusitis due to viral infection
Health experts say, whether sinus is contagious or not depends on what is the cause of sinusitis.
In most cases, a sinus infection is caused by a virus. Doctors say that people who have viral sinusitis may be at risk of spreading the virus that causes this disease, but there is no risk of spreading the infection. In most cases, this type of virus can cause a cold and cough, but it does not necessarily cause sinus infection.
Bacterial infection of the sinus
Sometimes when the sinuses get filled with mucus and bacteria grow, this also causes infection. If your sinus infection persists for more than 10-14 days, you are more likely to have bacterial sinusitis. The risk of the spread of bacterial infection is reduced. The spread of its factors has been seen in sinus problems, but it doesn't need to cause infection in other people.
What do experts say?
While talking to Amar Ujala, Intensive Care expert Dr Navneet Pradhan says, that sinus is generally not considered an infectious disease. Although if you have a viral sinus infection, there may be a risk of the virus spreading from one person to another, it does not necessarily cause sinusitis in others.
It is necessary for people suffering from sinusitis to identify the symptoms in time and get them treated. Quality of life can also be affected if the sinus is not treated on time.
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