<human>: I have been sick for a week now. My whole left side of my face is congested. My left ear has a white noise kind of sound in it, and the left side inside my throat feels like it has a laceration. The issue with my throat just started today. When I cough it feels like the whole left side receives extra pressure. I m thinking it s just a sinus infection, but the last one I had (back at the end of July) was on the right side and not as much of an issue as this round has been. I have attempted to get in to a doctor, but apparently every one around is sick. Does this sound like a sinus infection as I think it is, or could it be basic allergies with esophagus irritation from drainage?
<bot>: Cellophane You for contacting Chat Doctor. Your symptoms are suggesting Acute Sinusitis. Post nasal Chat Doctor.  If people around you are also suffering then cause could be viral. I would suggest you following things:> Take hot water in a cup, add 1 tablespoon salt in it. Perform gargles (mouth wash) with it three times a day for at least 3 days. It will give soothing effect.> Take boiling water in a pot, put your head over the steam and cover whole with a sheet. Take deep breaths in it.(Avoid getting closer else it might cause burn). Do this twice a day.> Take acetaminophen for pain/fever(if occurs)AVOID:> Chilled water> 