We thought my sister had a cold. she took cold medicine today, and it didn't alleviate any of her symptoms, so we believe it began as a sinus infection instead of manifested into one from a cold. Is this possible? Should the cold medicine helped at least some of her sinus pressure, headache and nasal drainage/congestion?
Cold medicine can help the congestion but definitely not the head pressure.. all sinus infections are a cold gone worse but it could of been minor and she's not feeling sick until now. Best way to relieve her is take her to the doc so she can get put on antibiotics!
if it is a viral sinus infection then it should go away on its own, however, it could be bacterial so go to the doctor and get it checked out because you don't want this to get worse.
These self-help steps can help relieve sinusitis symptoms:
* Get plenty of rest.
* Drink plenty of fluids.
* Steam your sinus cavities.
* Apply warm compresses to your face.
* Rinse out your nasal passages.
* Sleep with your head elevated.
If you have got chronic sinusitis, consult an ENT Specialist.