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I have a headache behind my right eye. went to the hospital after one lasted 6 days the doctor said it was a sinus infection. they keep coming back?

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Dr. Caridad Santos answered

recurrent sinus : Causes may be tobacco use, change of weather, and allergens. If persistent with postnasal drip may need an antibiotic aside from antihistaminic see an ENT md.

Answered 6/10/2014

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A member asked:

I have a headache behind my right eye. went to the hospital after one lasted 6 days the doctor said it was a sinus infection. they keep coming back?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Caridad Santos answered

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