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I have recently had a subconjunctival hemorrhage & i have also got sinus/head congestion along with a runny nose, could the latter cause the former?

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Dr. Nazhat Sharma answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Sub conj bleeding: Can be caused by excessive strain like spasmodic coughing or Sneezing in this case from Chronic sinusitis

Answered 1/2/2015

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