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How do I know if my sinusitis is viral or bacterial?

I have sinusitis. How do I know if my sinusitis is viral or bacterial?

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Hi Bacterial ..thick mucus.viral watery and swollen sinus
Viral infection last for a shorter period of time. The patient starts to few better within a few days. Bacterial infection can last for long time and gets worse with time.