Can sinus allergies cause fever?

Question

I suffer from chronic sinus allergies, especially when the weather changes. Sometimes, I feel feverish with it. Can sinus allergies actually cause a fever, or is that usually a sign of something else like a cold?

Sujata Nair · Accepted Answer

Pure allergies usually don't cause a fever, but they can easily lead to a secondary bacterial sinus infection which will cause one. Just like managing my thyroid, keeping regular tabs on your symptoms and consulting a doctor is the safest way.

Arvind Pandey · Answer

Stay positive and take care of your body. A mild fever usually means your body is fighting off an infection that started from the sinus blockage, so rest well and drink warm fluids.

Meenakshi Sundaram · Answer

In our home, my grandmother suggests steam inhalation with tulsi leaves for sinus blockages. However, if a fever is present, it means there is an infection, so we always consult our family doctor for proper guidance.

Rahul Kapoor · Answer

Allergies usually just make you sneeze like a pressure cooker, but if a fever joins the party, a bacterial infection has probably crashed it. Don't worry, a quick visit to the doc will sort it out!

Savita Deshmukh · Answer

Simple allergies won't give you a fever, but the constant fluid buildup in the sinuses can invite bacteria. If you have a fever, it is a sign of sinusitis and you should get it checked by an ENT.

Can sinus allergies cause fever?

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Consult a ent specialist

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