Will a Sinus Infection Cause a Cough?

Yes, it absolutely can. A lot of people expect a sinus infection to stay in the nose or around the face. Then the cough shows up and it feels like a completely different problem. Usually it isn’t.

Why the Cough Seems Worse at Night

Lying flat gives that mucus an easy path toward your throat. You drift off, then wake up coughing without really knowing why. By morning your throat may feel rough, even if it looked fine the night before.

How to Tell if Your Sinuses Are Behind It

Look at the whole picture instead of staring at the cough by itself. Pressure around your cheeks or forehead matters. Thick mucus matters too. So does a nose that refuses to clear up after several days.

• A cough that hangs around, especially after you lie down for the night

• Maybe your face feels full, and bending forward makes that pressure a little more obvious.

• Stuffy breathing instead of a tight chest. That difference tells a bigger story than people expect.

• Fever isn’t always there, so don’t wait for one before paying attention.

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