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I have a sinus infection but the right side of my face has been itching like crazy. is this normal? it's never happened before. '

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Dr. Gregory Hines answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Probably: There is bound to be a allergy component to your illness. Take an antihistamine like Claritin (loratadine) or zyrtec for it.

Answered 9/28/2016

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