Comments on: Has anyone every know someone to have a life threatening sinus infection?

By: icunurse85

icunurse85 — Sun, 04 Apr 2010 06:03:00 +0000

I have taken care of several patients who have developed brain abscess from sinus infections. I also had a co-worker who had a sinus infection for 3 weeks they could not get rid of. Finally they did sinus surgery on her and she ended up dying from meningitis. Sinus infections and tooth abscesses should always be taken very seriously.

By: Kathy A

Kathy A — Sun, 04 Apr 2010 05:04:24 +0000

ALL sinus infections can be life threatening. Because they invade your whole face, ears, chest, your teeth. If your immune system is bad (lupus, HIV, allergies) you should always see the Dr for meds, when the symptoms start. Sometimes it turns into pneumonia, then you’re really in trouble.
I take Entex every day. To keep my sinus’s and ears clear. So far it’s worked and I haven’t had an infection for over a yr now. ( I’ve had allergies for all of my life…)

By: distarling2

distarling2 — Sun, 04 Apr 2010 04:52:27 +0000

my son had something called orbital cellulitis where the contents of the infected sinus goes thru te bone between the eye socket and sinus. this is indeed life threatening. he has lost some of the sight in that eye but he nearly died. we were in zim at the time so it is a miracle that he is still with us. please look after your sinuses

By: omniscient_27707

omniscient_27707 — Sun, 04 Apr 2010 04:41:42 +0000

THe MAURY tv show. the man without a face. look it up

By: DredPir8Roberts

DredPir8Roberts — Sun, 04 Apr 2010 03:43:45 +0000

I was twice hospitalized with acute sinusitis.

The first time, they had to operate and I didn’t wake up for 4 days.

I was in the ICU in critical condition. the doctors told my parents I might not survive.

so, yeah, sinus infections can be a big fat hairy deal.