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A member asked:

Can these symptoms, throbbing on the left side of the head, also aching in the left ear, stuffy nose and constant headache be a sinus infection ?

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Dr. Dan Fisher answered

Could be.: Could also be many other things- dental abcess, allergy, among others..... Best to see your doc.

Dr Villaplana agreed

Answered 9/14/2020

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