I'm pretty sure that they're not, because they are a secondary infection from something such as a cold, but I have a sinus infection and now my boyfriend thinks he is getting one too. Is this coincidence, sympathized pain, or it is really contagious?
2007-08-28 11:47:06 · 9 answers · asked by LFE 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Infectious Diseases
I used to get them all the time so I know when I have one. Green mucus and all... plus bleeding. I worry about him though, because he's stubborn and won't go to the dr and get an rx (I am going tomorrow)
2007-08-28 11:53:08 · update #1
No, not contagious unless you smear your mucous on his face and eyes...UGH!! Then the germs would get into your system and cause a cold that may morph into a sinus infection for him!
2007-08-28 11:51:17 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
A sinus infection is generally a secondary infection, and is itself not contagious. However, whatever led to the sinus infection could be contagious, so two people in close proximity could ultimately both end up with a sinus infection.
2007-08-28 18:55:32 · answer #2 · answered by tech_girl 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could be either one, he could have had a sinus attack and not know it and picked up an infection from you. It can be physico somatic or an excuse to avoid you in your pain. Who knows!
2007-08-28 18:53:11 · answer #3 · answered by zipper 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no they aren't contagious trust me ive had quite a few before and at one time the doctor said it was the worst he had ever seen lmao but i don't get them anymore it was when i was little.
2007-08-28 18:51:11 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Experts will tell you it is contagious. However, it is very hard to contract it from others.
2007-08-28 19:47:30 · answer #5 · answered by Amanda 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it's contagious!!!!! if your snot and mucus is yellow or green or some funky color like that it's definitely contagious!! Your boyfriend very well could be getting sick from you.
2007-08-28 18:50:58 · answer #6 · answered by tookoolfool 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes it can be contagious.
2007-08-28 19:17:52 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i really dont think so, or if it is its hard to spread, although you might have been close enough to him and spread it....it is an infection
2007-08-28 18:55:38 · answer #8 · answered by humm 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no, they are not contagious.
2007-08-28 18:50:05 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋