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Can a sinus infection be on just one side of the head? is it 'normal' to smell a weird smell & have nose bleeds down throat? what about ear/eye pain?

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Dr. Eric Chevlen answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine - Oncology

See ENT ASAP: Yes, sinus infections may be unilateral. Your symptoms are not normal. See an ENT specialist soon. This is not likely to improve without treatment, and may get worse.

Answered 3/13/2020

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A member asked:

Can a sinus infection be on just one side of the head? is it 'normal' to smell a weird smell & have nose bleeds down throat? what about ear/eye pain?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Eric Chevlen answered

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