A. Anyone can get a sinus infection. The first signs of a sinus infection is a cold or nasal allergies. You can put yourself more at risk of getting a sinus infection if you:

• Are exposed to cigarette smoke (both first and/or secondhand)
• Have ear infections (children)
• Have GE reflux (Gastroesophageal reflux)
• Have cystic fibrosis
• Have an immune system problem
• Have deviated nasal septum
• Have poorly functioning cilia

Asthma and sinus infections often go hand in hand. Swimming, breathing cold dry air or attending over-crowded day care centers can predispose a child to sinusitis.