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Sinus Infection

Is It a Cold or Sinus Infection? Take Our Quiz to Learn More About These Conditions

Karla Robinson, MDPatricia Pinto-Garcia, MD, MPH
Written by Karla Robinson, MD | Reviewed by Patricia Pinto-Garcia, MD, MPH
Published on November 21, 2025

Colds and sinus infections are common upper respiratory conditions that can cause nasal congestion or a runny nose. It can often be hard to tell the difference between the two. This quiz is a good first step in figuring out if a cold or sinus infection might be causing your symptoms.

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Karla Robinson, MD, is a medical editor for GoodRx. She is a licensed, board-certified family physician with almost 20 years of experience in health through varied clinical, administrative, and educational roles.
Patricia Pinto-Garcia, MD, MPH, is a medical editor at GoodRx. She is a licensed, board-certified pediatrician with more than a decade of experience in academic medicine.

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