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I've got a right maxillary sinus cyst and sinusitis having op soon but why do i get right side swollen face when i wake?

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Dr. David Sherris answered

May be sinusitis: you may have a sinus infection. Ask your ENT doctor about it.

Answered 11/13/2014

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