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I think I have a sinus infection. I think. But I'm feeling paranoid right now that it might be COVID. Even though I've done everything right and have been masked and gloved and social distanced every time I've been outside. But I'm still freaking out.

No fever. Just head congestion and pain in my head, ear canals, nose. Weird feeling in back of throat that I assume is either from nasal drip or swollen lymph nodes.

But nothing that seems COVID-specific (nothing respiratory, I can breathe, no coughing, no fever).

But I'm still scared.

Is there testing available in your area?

Maybe. For at-risk people yes, and I think you can request to be tested. My family suggested getting tested in a week or if I spiked a fever.

In terms of preventing spread, you need to know, and people who may have been in close contact with you need to know.

If you're in an area where testing isn't available due to demand, you need to assume that it is COVID and isolate yourself accordingly for 14 days minimum and seek medical advice. Your close contacts should also be isolating for 14 days minimum. That means no going outside even for exercise, get essentials through contactless delivery, etc.

The wait and see approach if you are still leaving your home and have been in contact with other people/will come into contact with other people is not responsible. This virus is very very contagious even under the best circumstances.

This information should be easily found on government websites if you're confused, unless you live in a country that doesn't believe in science I guess.

disclaimer - not a medical professional, just someone who gets seasonal allergies and had this same anxiety a couple months ago

do you usually get sinus infections around this time and have you tried taking any allergy medicine (claritin, benadryl, flonase) to make yourself feel better? Can't promise it will work or that it doesn't mean it's not COVID if it does work (because again, not medical professional) but if you continue to be worried see if you can talk to a doctor/get tested. I understand that's hard.

Spring/summer sinus infections are very common for me. I have allergies, and my sinuses remain stuffy for long periods due to allergies this time of year, which often leads to sinus infections. I wouldn't even give it a second thought normally, this would be a very normal occurrence for me, except that COVID is a thing right now.

Same here 100% , I (unprofessionally, ofc) recommend you do what you normally do to treat it and keep an eye on it, take your temperature, etc.

I am definitely taking my temperature. I rarely get fevers, even with things like sinus infections, so if I spike one I'll know something bigger is going on.

Good luck!

No. COVID is still transmissible if you have mild symptoms or even if you are asymptomatic.

Even if you don't have any of the symptoms they say come with early COVID? The symptoms they mention besides fever are dry cough, sore throat, trouble breathing and other respiratory symptoms, muscle aches, fatigue, and loss of taste or smell. Nasal congestion is not one of the symptoms they mention as a sign of COVID.

Yes, and nasal congestion is listed as a less common symptom under the advice I have read.

In my country we have good testing resources and low infection rates compared to most countries. It's possible your government only has limited testing capabilities and is not encouraging people to be proactive in seeking tests for milder symptoms. That may be why you are receiving different information.

Oh hey, I have this right now, too, and more importantly, I’ve had this before, too. It sucks, but if it was COVID this time I assume I (and you) would not feel the exact same way we feel when we get bad sinus infections. I am taking a 24 hour non-drowsy antihistamine that is not working as well as I’d like, but I’m not going to the doctor for anything short of, idk, accidental amputation right now.

I hope you feel better soon!

COVID can and does often present with mild symptoms. Please isolate yourself and take precautions to prevent spread. COVID is still transmissible if you have mild symptoms or even if you are asymptomatic.

Specific mild symptoms, not just any mild medical symptoms. Not everything is Covid.

Nasal congestion is listed as a less common symptom in my country. As is rash, conjunctivitis, diarrhoea, and loss of appetite.

A high percentage of people testing positive are unaware that they have COVID.

To say that you conclusively don't have it if you don't have this or that symptom is not the best way to think about it.

AYRT—I know. I have had this exact same thing twice since our state went into lockdown, with no fever or other COVID symptoms, and several times over the last several years.

I have also possibly had COVID right after the shutdown went into effect, and since it was not possible to get tested then unless I was rich or maybe admitted to the ICU, I did actually stay home and not interact with anyone for two weeks.

It felt very different from how I do currently and involved fever and dizziness and a sharp stabbing sore throat. All the symptom lists said that sore throat was not a COVID symptom at the time, and coughing was. I coughed for maybe a couple hours one day and that was all, and my fever never broke 100, so at the time I thought I was being a hypochondriac by self isolating.

I would like to get tested with a reliable serum test, but since this was back in mid March, a test for current COVID would turn up negative if I did in fact have COVID then. Also I would have to take public transit to be tested.

Currently I only go out once a week for groceries and laundry, and to and from work, which has temperature and symptom checks and requires gloves and that we sanitize our work stations, toilet seats, faucets, etc every time we use them, in addition to the masks and social distancing that are required everywhere. If I have COVID symptoms or a fever when I’m supposed to go to work, I will stay home.

I have a huge problem with hypochondria and anxiety generally and being told that I might have a potentially deadly disease when my symptoms do not match does not help.

anecdotally, shortly after lockdown went into effect my roommate was sick with something similar, and at that time our health service was eagerly promoting remote physician consultations while testing was limited - a quick and quality way to get a professional opinion on whether anyone should get tested, with a doctor to sign off "yes test this person" when it counted.

the consulting doc immediately and easily diagnosed a sinus infection and regular home treatment. sure enough it cleared up like a sinus infection do.

if you have access to a virtual visit or online consultation sort of thing, maybe that's a quick way to put your mind at ease? and also get a professional opinion on whether you need to be fast tracked for a test.

Anon, get yourself a pulse oxymeter and check your blood oxygen daily if you're really concerned. Normal for an adult is 75-100 and you can find your baseline (just take it every day for a while and you'll know what's normal for you), so you'll know if it drops really low you should get to a hospital.

The people who get really sick with Covid at least in the respiratory department kinda way were the ones not realizing until it was too late that their lungs were already inflamed.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0117V8Q2O?tag=duckduckgo-ffab-20&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1

https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/321044#measuring-blood-oxygen-levels

As others said, get tested if you can, definitely quarantine for the required time, but I hope this spares you some anxiety. I got one for myself for the same fears. Now that I have it I know if I feel ill, I can use it to monitor myself.

To take your blood oxygen just make sure your nails are clean (no polish) and place it over your pointer finger, press the button, and let it beam the light through your finger to measure it.

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