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Help! severe sinus headache on one side stretching down temple into ear. some nausea. light sensitivity. tylenol (acetaminophen) is a joke! what to do?

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Dr. Douglas Fronzaglia ii, do, ms answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine - Geriatrics

Not tylenol (acetaminophen): Tylenol (acetaminophen) is not likely to treat the underlying cause as you may have found out! you need a decongestant such as sudafed or a nasal spray such as afrin to reduce the sinus inflammation. If it doesn't improve, call your doctor.

Answered 9/2/2015

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A member asked:

Help! severe sinus headache on one side stretching down temple into ear. some nausea. light sensitivity. tylenol (acetaminophen) is a joke! what to do?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Douglas Fronzaglia ii, do, ms answered

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