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I've got a right side sinus infection i keep losing my voice and when i wake up my right side of face is a bit puffy why?

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Dr. Lonnie Smith answered

Specializes in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Inflammation: Inflammation from the infection and possible edema. If you haven't already get seen by a physician.

Answered 3/22/2020

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