Can You Get a Fever With a Sinus Infection?

How High Is a Sinus Infection Fever?

While rare, a bacterial sinus infection in children can cause a sudden, high fever.

Is Fever a Sign of a Sinus Infection, or Something Else?

This can also mean the presence of another infection, such as anear infectionor pneumonia.

If you think you have any throw in of infection, see your healthcare provider.

Drinking fluids and resting may be all the fever treatment you need.

Medication is typically the most effective way to reduce a fever.

Antibiotics are only used for bacterial infections and are not effective against viral orfungal infections.

If you have a bacterial sinus infection, you may or may not be prescribed antibiotics.

Over-the-counter fever reducers are an effective way to reduce your temperature.

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