Sinus Infection (Sinusitis): What It Is, Common Symptoms and Early Signs

9. Nasal congestion and blocked nose

Nasal congestion and blocked nose

When mucus production is abundant, patients will have not only nasal discharge but also nasal congestion. There’s so much mucus in the nose that it can’t be properly managed or eliminated from the nasal cavity. It tends to dry out after a few hours and blocks the nose.