#CommonCold vs #SinusInfection
The main difference between a sinus infection and a cold is that a sinus infection is an infection of the sinuses and a cold is a viral infection of the upper respiratory system (which is essentially our nose and throat).
Symptoms of a sinus infection are more likely to include facial pain or pressure that may feel like a toothache. A sinus infection can also cause a sour taste to linger in your mouth and cause bad breath. Sneezing and a sore throat are more likely to occur with a cold.
While green or yellow mucus may occur with a bacterial sinus infection, viral colds can also produce thick, discolored mucus, so colored mucus is not necessarily a definite sign of a bacterial infection.
Typically, symptoms of a sinus infection persist long after other common symptoms of a cold have resolved. In some circumstances, symptoms of a cold may resolve, only to return again a few days later. This may be a sign of sinus infection.
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Cold vs Sinus Infection | What's the Difference?
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