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i might have sinus pressure??

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Diagnosis: I find that most people do not know the anatomy of the sinuses.  So if you think you have pressure in the face, between your eyes, or over the eyes (these are the areas where the sinuses in the face and head are), you need a diagnosis.  Your statement "I might have sinus pressure??" is only a statement.  "What is your question?
The answer is get a diagnosis.

Question 2

how to relieve sinus pressure?

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Migraine?: Sinus pressure is tricky. Basically, the front of the head and face is not just the sinuses. For a 16 year old, my first thought is you might have migraines. Allergy can cause some facial pressure.In general, sinus infections are rare and doctors frequently mistakenly  prescribe antibiotics for what you are describing. See a good Ear Nose and Throat doctor!

Question 3

how can you tell if you have sinus pressure?

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Congestion: You will feel marked congestion there.

Question 4

what should i do or take to relieve sinus pressure?

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Nasal spray: Flonase/ nasonex (mometasone)  type of nasal spray will relieve you in 15 mins

Question 5

what's the best method for relieving sinus pressure?

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First, diagnosis: How do you know you have sinus pressure?  Is the pressure under the eyes, between the eyes or above the eyes or in the middle of the head?  Correct diagnosis comes first and if there is nasal discharge that is yellow, it can be cultured and an appropriate antibiotic given.  
The gold standard of diagnosis of sinusitis is a cat scan.  My emphasis is on getting a diagnosis before treatment.

Question 6

can sinus pressure be the cause of my vocal nasality?

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Hyponasal speech...: can be due to nasal and sinus congestion. Swelling inside the nose due to the common cold or allergies or even a sinus infection can lead to less air flow through the nose resulting in a nasal voice (hyponasal) as if you're speaking while holding your nose shut. Sinus pressure can also be due some of the above causes, so yes you may have both symptoms as a result of nasal congestion.

Question 7

how come i get sinus pressure really bad all the time?

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Allergies: You probably have allergies.  Other possibilities include a sinus infection or even a dental infection in an upper tooth that causes sinus pain. I recommend that you see an allergist.

Question 8

what are some natural ways to alleviate sinus pressure?

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Saline rinses: Washing your nose with salt solution is a very effective way to help clear a nasal or sinus infection or pressure more quickly.  Drinking plenty of fluids will also thin the mucus to improve symptoms as well.

Question 9

what is the best way to help with sinus pressure and pain.

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OTC meds can help: Some over the counter medications can help. If you don’t have a history of high blood pressure, phenylephrine or pseudoephedrine may help the most with the pressure. Other allergy medications such as cetirizine may also help with the swelling. For pain, ibuprofen or acetaminophen may help. For symptoms lasting longer than 10-14 days with OTC meds or if you are developing a fever, see your doctor.

Question 10

best ways to relieve sinus pressure and stuffiness due to extremely low humidity/dry winter air?

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: Using a humidifier would help.

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