Has anyone every know someone to have a life threatening sinus infection?

Question

I Actually had this experience! I used to take sinus infections lightly like most people. But now I know that it can be just as bad as any other infection! I didn't go to the doctor until my chest started hurting and I had a fever of 103. And this was a matter of about 1 week After i first started noticing the symptoms. Come to find out; I had developed allergies. And allergies can lead to a sinus infection. So now I take my medication! whether it be homopathic (Natural Medicine) or doctor prescribed. My sinus problems are now under control. But that was the most scary thing I have ever had happen to me.

http://www.emediawire.com/releases/2005/3/prweb214542.htm
I checked out the death of "the man without a face" Thats pretty scary!

Answer 1

I have taken care of several patients who have developed brain abscess from sinus infections. I also had a co-worker who had a sinus infection for 3 weeks they could not get rid of. Finally they did sinus surgery on her and she ended up dying from meningitis. Sinus infections and tooth abscesses should always be taken very seriously.

Answer 2

ALL sinus infections can be life threatening. Because they invade your whole face, ears, chest, your teeth. If your immune system is bad (lupus, HIV, allergies) you should always see the Dr for meds, when the symptoms start. Sometimes it turns into pneumonia, then you're really in trouble.
I take Entex every day. To keep my sinus's and ears clear. So far it's worked and I haven't had an infection for over a yr now. ( I've had allergies for all of my life...)

Answer 3

no, sinus infections are not ever lifestyles threatening. The quality tablet i've located for them is from wal mart and is referred to as a chloratab this can be a yellow tablet. simply take advil on your complications you'll get and leisure. you'll be high-quality

Answer 4

I was twice hospitalized with acute sinusitis.

The first time, they had to operate and I didn't wake up for 4 days.

I was in the ICU in critical condition. the doctors told my parents I might not survive.

so, yeah, sinus infections can be a big fat hairy deal.

Answer 5

my son had something called orbital cellulitis where the contents of the infected sinus goes thru te bone between the eye socket and sinus. this is indeed life threatening. he has lost some of the sight in that eye but he nearly died. we were in zim at the time so it is a miracle that he is still with us. please look after your sinuses

Answer 6

THe MAURY tv show. the man without a face. look it up