07/28/2022
Both allergies and sinus infections can feel miserable. However, these conditions aren’t the same thing.
Allergies occur as a result of your immune system’s reaction to certain allergens, such as pollen, dust, or pet dander. A sinus infection, or sinusitis, occurs when your nasal passages get infected.
Allergies and sinus infections have some overlapping symptoms, but there are some telltale signs that you’re experiencing one over the other. Read on for a symptom comparison and treatments for each.