is a sinus infection contagious
A sinus infection is not a contagious disease. However, if it results from a viral infection such as the common cold, then the causal pathogen may be passed from person to person. More information on this subject has been provided in the following article. Advertisement. Your doctor may treat you with antibiotics if you have a bacterial sinus infection that is severe, persistent (stays for more than 10 days) or recurring. Otherwise, the above self-care measures are good enough to manage the condition.