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My glasses are tight on my nose is it bcause my sinuses are inflamed?

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Dr. Tim Conrad answered

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No: The sinuses are behind the bones of your face. They do not affect the glasses fit. Your face can be swollen from allergies and this can cause this.

Answered 8/16/2014

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A member asked:

My glasses are tight on my nose is it bcause my sinuses are inflamed?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Tim Conrad answered

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