Risk Factors For Sinusitis Winchester Hospital Acute sinusitis symptoms often include: 1. thick, yellow or greenish discharge from the nose or down the back of the throat (postnasal drainage) 2. nasal blockage or congestion, causing difficulty breathing through your nose 3. pain, tenderness, swelling and pressure around your eyes, cheeks, nose or forehead that worsens when bending overother signs and symptoms include: 1. ear pressure dua. headache tiga. aching in your teeth 4. altered sense of smell 5. cough 6. bad breath 7. fatigue 8. fever. Chronic Sinusitis Symptoms And Causes Mayo Clinic Acute sinusitis complications are uncommon, and serious complications are rare. if they occur, complications might include: 1. chronic sinusitis. acute sinusitis may be a flare-up of a long-term dilema known as chronic sinusitis. chronic sinusitis lasts longer than 12 weeks. 2. meningitis. this infection causes inflammation of the membranes and fluid surrounding your brain and spinal cord. ti...