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Have you been experiencing pain in your head lately? If so, you may have an infection. Two very common kinds of infection that can cause head pain include sinus infection and ear infection. Dr. Frank Kardos treats both sinus infections and ear infections in Passaic Country. Read on to discover the causes, symptoms and treatments for each type.
Sinus Infections
Causes: Your sinuses are air-filled cavities in your head that allow you to breathe. Sometimes these spaces become inflamed or 
congested due to illness or allergies. This is known as a sinus infection.
Symptoms: People with sinus infections typically experience pain in the forehead or in between the eyes, stuffiness, congestion and upper teeth ache. They also often have yellow or green nasal discharge, fatigue, a decreased sense of smell and taste, and sometimes fever.
Treatments: For immediate relief, decongestants, steroid sprays and saline sprays can help clear out the airways. Be careful, however, as decongestants are not approved for long-term use. If your sinus infection is long-lasting, you will want to schedule an appointment with Dr. Kardos to discuss further treatment options.
Ear Infections
Causes: Ear infections happen when bacteria or viruses take up residence in the middle ear, causing inflammation and a build-up of fluids. Ear infections are most common in children.
Symptoms: Ear infections generally come on quickly. Signs to look for in children include: ear pain, difficulty sleeping, irritability, excess crying, difficulty hearing, loss of balance and headache. Additional symptoms include loss of appetite or balance, drainage of fluid from the ear and a fever of 100 F or higher. The easiest, most noticeable symptom in small babies is pulling on the ears.
Treatments: While ear infections can sometimes go away on their own, it is best to consult with Dr. Kardos about an ear infection in Passaic Country if the symptoms last more than a day, the pain is severe or if you notice discharge from the ear.
Whether you or your children have a sinus infection or an ear infection, Passaic Country doctor Dr. Kardos is ready and willing to help as needed. Give Dr. Kardos a call as soon as you notice troubling systems, and he'll have you on your road to recovery from a Passaic Country ear infection or sinus infection in no time.