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I laid on my stomach for a long time sleeping and when i stood up my forehead was full of pressure. i have sinitus, will laying on tummy make it worse?

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Sinus drainage: Lying down may increase sinus congestion. Promote sinus drainage using warm salt water nasal irrigation, inhaling steam and/or applying heat to the forehead and cheeks.

Dr Altman and another doctor agreed

Answered 4/6/2016

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