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A sinus infection in its self would not kill you for say, if a sinus infection goes untreated it can cause other health issues such as, meningitis, which is very deadly. It's advised for anyone with a sinus infection to see a Dr. They do not go away on there own and can in fact cause more problems if not treated. Sinus infections need to be treated with antibiotics.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 13y agoyes sinus infection can be very dangerous if not treated...
i had a sinus infection yrs ago that lead 2 a abcess in orbit and then lead 2 a brain abcess...i had 2 have an operation was life or death..don t wait..
it s rare but if u have it get it checked
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∙ 13y agoIn short, no. For a sinus infection to kill you it cannot be a simple, heres some antibiotics and you're fine. It has to be chronic or cancerous and probably involves tumors, polyps, thickening of the walls, and holes.
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∙ 13y agoIt depends on how much is hurting you, But if it's a very severe sinus infections then got to the the hospital immediatly before it's too late.
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∙ 10y agoYes it can.
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What is the acute bacterial infection of the throats and upper respiratory tract?
Upper Respiratory Infection
What is a acute bacterial infection of the throat and upper respiratory tract?
Upper Respiratory Infection
Is bronchitis and upper respiratory infection the same thing?
it is a kind of upper respiratory tract infection...ear infection, laryngitis, pharyngitis etc, are other upper respiratory tract infections
What does the abbreviation uri mean?
URI most commonly stands for upper respiratory infection.Arterial Blood Gasupper respiratory infection (e.g. a cold)URI stands for Upper Respiratory Infection. This is often used in reference to a nasal or sinus infection. A lower respiratory infection would be pneumonia.Usually, this abbreviation stands for "Upper Respiratory Infection."
What does the medical abbreviation URI mean?
URI most commonly stands for upper respiratory infection.Arterial Blood Gasupper respiratory infection (e.g. a cold)URI stands for Upper Respiratory Infection. This is often used in reference to a nasal or sinus infection. A lower respiratory infection would be pneumonia.Usually, this abbreviation stands for "Upper Respiratory Infection."
What is the medical abbreviation meaning upper respiratory Tract infection?
URI is the medical abbreviation meaning upper respiratory tract infection.
What is a cold?
it is an infection of the upper respiratory system.
Can you die from a upper respiratory infection?
sometimes
What is an inflammatory disease that can follow an upper respiratory streptococcal infection?
Sinus infection is a common inflammatory disease that can follow an upper respiratory streptococcal infection. Meningitis is also possible following that type of infection.
Is upper respiratory a bacterial infection?
An upper respiratory infection can be caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi. The most common is probably the common cold, which is a viral infection, followed by bacterial, then fungal.
Does amoxicllian treat upper respiratory infection?
yes
What upper respiratory infection does not have a fever?
Common cold.
