HJAR Jan/Feb 2020

HEALTHCARE JOURNAL OF ARKANSAS I  JAN / FEB 2020 33 Cold or SINUS INFECTION by Erin Baldwin, MD ? Weareentering the timeof yearwhensniffles andsneezes arebecomingcommonplace.Whilemost people regard these symptoms as rather benign, what if you develop fever or find green mucus in your tissues? When should you see a doctor about these symptoms? What are the treatment op- tions?Thisarticlewill equipyouwithknowledge toprepare for thecoldand fluseason, andgiveyou a better idea of what to do if and when you or your loved one is affected by a respiratory infection.