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Is a burning sensation in your head normal while having a cold?

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Might be normal: I don't think that this is a sign of something terrible. Could be just simply related to the cold. Lots of fluids, Tylenol, (acetaminophen) rest and see how you feel over the next day or two.

Answered 9/28/2016

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