When a Sinus Infection Won’t Quit: At-Home Evaluation and Treatment in NYC

It started as a simple cold. But a week later, that “stuffy” feeling has evolved. Now you have intense facial pressure, a pounding headache, thick, discolored mucus, and maybe even a fever.

You suspect it’s a sinus infection (sinusitis), and it’s not going away on its own.

In NYC, your first instinct might be to load up on over-the-counter decongestants and push through. But a persistent sinus infection often requires a medical evaluation, and the good news is, you don’t have to leave your apartment to get one.

Is It a Cold or a Sinus Infection?

It’s common to confuse the two.

• A common cold is viral. Symptoms (runny nose, sneezing, mild cough) usually peak in 3-5 days and then gradually improve.
• A sinus infection (sinusitis) can be viral or bacterial. It occurs when your nasal cavities become inflamed and swollen. Key signs include:
  • Symptoms that last more than 10 days without improving.
  • Thick, yellow, or green nasal discharge.
  • Pain and pressure around your eyes, cheeks, nose, or forehead.
  • A “post-nasal drip” that causes a cough.
  • A fever that may accompany these other symptoms.

Why You Need an Accurate Diagnosis

While viral sinusitis will resolve on its own, bacterial sinusitis often requires antibiotics to clear the infection and prevent complications. Taking antibiotics for a viral cold won’t help and can contribute to antibiotic resistance.

You need a medical professional to tell the difference. But who wants to sit in a waiting room when your head feels like it’s in a vise?

The At-Home Sinus Infection Evaluation

Sickday.com brings the urgent care clinic to your living room. When you book a visit for severe sinus symptoms, a certified medical practitioner will come to you.

Here’s the process:

1. Thorough Evaluation: Our practitioner will discuss your symptom timeline, check your vital signs (like your temperature), and perform a physical exam, which may include checking your nasal passages and sinuses for swelling and tenderness.
2. Professional Diagnosis: Based on this clinical evaluation, they can differentiate between a persistent cold and a bacterial sinus infection.
3. Treatment Plan & Prescription: If a bacterial infection is diagnosed, our practitioner will prescribe the appropriate antibiotics. They’ll send the prescription electronically to your preferred NYC pharmacy for pickup or delivery.
4. Symptom Relief Plan: They will also provide a comprehensive plan to manage your symptoms, which may include saline rinses, decongestants, and pain relievers.

Don’t let a sinus infection derail your life for weeks. Get a clear diagnosis and the right treatment without the hassle.

Book a visit now through our website and start feeling better.