Anyone heard of getting a swollen face (particularly on one side of the nose) from a sinus infection?
Posted by: Alan in Sinus Infection, tags: Anyone, face, From, Getting, heard, Infection, Nose, particularly, Side, Sinus, SwollenI’ve been having problems with severe pain and swelling on the side of my nose for about 5 days now, and I’ve been suffering from a sinus infection for about 10 days. I get them chronically and antibiotics don’t really work any more, which is why I waited so long before going to the doctors; at this point it barely makes a difference. Anyway, I get them about once a month, go on antibiotics for 20 days, feel OK for 10 days, then I’m back on the antibiotics again – a terrible cycle! This has been going on for 10+ years, and I’ve never had a swollen face before, but my doctor said that this swelling I’m experiencing is from the infected sinus fluid leaking into my face I guess (?). I’m thinking that as I’m becoming more resistant to the antibiotics, the sinus infections are just getting worse. Anyway, I also got the biggest pimple of my life in that same area (I’ve never had acne) — could that be the infected sinuses “leaking out” through my skin where it’s so swollen in that area?
Also, has anyone heard of getting a swollen cheekbone filled with fluid that’s extremely painful (the part where your cheekbone connects to your nose) with sinusitis? Thank you so much!
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April 11th, 2010 at 6:43 pm
Your sinuses do go under your eyes, so an infection could cause swelling there. As far as the pimple goes, it’s just a pimple. Your hormones change as you get older, and they can be affected by illness as well.
April 11th, 2010 at 7:20 pm
I think if this has been going on consistently for 10+ years you need to seek the reason for the recurring infections. Something is triggering them, possibly allergies. Speak to your doctor and express your concerns, especially about the resistance to antibiotics. If you don’t feel heard, seek a 2nd opinion from another doctor, possibly and ear, nose and throat specialist.
April 11th, 2010 at 8:19 pm
I have had severe sinus problems since I had my wisdom teeth removed (about 7 years). The only thing that works for me are hot and cold rice packs. I put them on my face and the back of my neck for about 10-20 min. The steam from the hot pack soothes the sinus and relieves the pain. The cold pack takes away the swelling. Alternate between the two of them for a couple of days. As for the pimple I have no idea. I have heard that antibiotics can cause skin changes. Hope this helps.