Urgent Care Clinic (serving Pearland, TXMissouri City, TX and Sugar Land, TX )

Hours: Monday – Friday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM; Saturday – Sunday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

(713) 340-3111

Is it Allergies or a Sinus Infection?

Are you stuffed up and feeling sick? Are you wondering if it is your allergies flaring up or if you have a sinus infection that needs to be treated? The answer is: it could be both.

Allergies cause nasal passages to become inflamed, and sinus infections are a common complication of allergies. It can be difficult to tell the difference between these two conditions, although there are some clues that can help.

Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments (Allergies & Sinus Infections)

Causes

  • Allergies are caused by environmental factors, such as food, plants, pets, and chemicals.
  • Sinus infections are caused by a bacterial or viral infection in the nasal cavity.

Symptoms

ALLERGIES
Runny Nose
Nasal Congestion
Headache
Sinus Pressure/Pain
Itchy Eyes
A Rash
Sneezing

Allergies can last for weeks or months.

SINUS INFECTION
Runny Nose
Nasal Congestion
Headache
Sinus Pressure/Pain

Sinus infections should clear up in several days with antibiotics if it’s bacterial (or within a week if viral).

Our Pricing

Prime Urgent Care offers affordable self-pay rates to diagnose and treat allergies and sinus infections.

Treatment Total Price
Provider Visit Examination $100

*Specific costs for treatment vary based on the condition.

In this article, we discuss the differences between allergies and sinus infections and how to diagnose if you have one of these conditions (or both). We will also provide tips on how to treat each condition.

If you are suffering from allergic or sinus-related symptoms, Prime Urgent Care is here to help you. We are a leading provider of urgent care services in Houston, TX with three state-of-the-art urgent care centers in Pearland, Missouri City, and Sugar Land. Our experienced healthcare professionals will diagnose and treat most allergies and sinus-related issues to get you feeling better quickly!

Treatments

Allergies are typically treated with over-the-counter medications, home remedies, or allergy treatments to reduce allergic reactions after exposure.

  • If your allergies are severe, you may need to see an allergist for treatment.

Sinus infections are generally treated with antibiotics if it is a bacterial infection. Viral sinus infections are treated with over-the-counter antihistamines and decongestants. 

  • A sinus infection should be diagnosed by a medical professional who will develop a treatment plan.

Prevention & Self Care Treatments (Allergies & Sinus Infections)

Ways to prevent allergies (allergic reactions):

  1. Protect indoor air by keeping windows and doors closed at your home.
  2. Eat a healthy diet.
  3. Drink plenty of liquids. (Water, tea, juice)
  4. Minimize dust in your home
  5. Use HEPA filtration.
  6. Change and wash your clothes after being outside.
  7. Wash your hands and take showers regularly to remove allergens form your hair and body.
  8. void cigarette smoke.

Ways to treat allergies at home:

  • Saline nasal irrigation (neti pot or nasal bulb)
  • OTC Medications
  • Herbal remedies

Ways to prevent sinus infections:

  1. Avoid allergens which cause reactions as much as possible
  2. Reduce the symptoms of allergies to minimize sinusitis
  3. Don’t smoke cigarettes
  4. Wash your hands often
  5. Use a humidifier to add moisture to your indoor air

Ways to treat sinus infections at home

  • Saline nasal irrigation (neti pot or nasal bulb)
  • OTC Medications
  • Herbal remedies
  • Antibiotics (if bacterial infection)

On-Demand Healthcare / Prime Urgent Care

Prime Urgent Care offers immediate diagnosis and treatment of allergies and sinus problems to get you or your family member feeling better quickly! If you have allergies or think you have a sinus infection, just walk-in to be seen by a friendly, licensed medical professional at one of our three Houston-TX urgent care centers in Pearland, Missouri City, and Sugar Land.

During your visit, we will:

  • Review your health history and current condition.

  • Conduct a physical evaluation and explore your symptoms.

  • Use diagnostic testing to identify your condition (if needed)

  • Develop a treatment plan

  • Prescribe medication(s) (if needed)

  • Provide an ENT referral (for more complex cases)

Prime Urgent Care is open 7 days a week. To schedule an appointment, you can check in online here, call us at (713) 340-3111, or simply walk in to one of our urgent care centers in Pearland, Missouri City, or Sugar Land.

We also offer Telemedicine/Telehealth appointment online and offer some of the lowest self-pay rates in the Houston-area. Learn more at https://primeuc.com/

Pearland, TX

2510 Smith Ranch Rd #102, Pearland, TX 77584
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Missouri City, TX

8035 Highway 6 #170, Missouri City, TX 77459
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Sugar Land, TX

20022 Southwest Fwy, Sugar Land, TX 77479
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