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I was diagnosed with a frontal sinus infection and today i feel pressure in my head and my cheeks are a little swollen. is this normal?

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Dr. Lawrence Kessler answered

See an ENT physician: Who diagnosed you with a frontal sinus infection? Are you on any antibiotics? Please see an ENT physician to help clear up your infection

Answered 3/22/2020

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A member asked:

I was diagnosed with a frontal sinus infection and today i feel pressure in my head and my cheeks are a little swollen. is this normal?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Lawrence Kessler answered

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