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I feel like my head will explode from pressure. my sinuses hurt and appear to be warm to touch. i have a cold. some home remedies?

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Dr. Vandana Kumra answered

Specializes in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Steam, nasal saline : You can also take over-the-counter medications for pain (like tylenol, (acetaminophen) advil) and congestion (puedoephedrine). You can also use nasal irrigation systems like a neti-pot. Stay away from nasal decongestant sprays however.

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Answered 2/25/2018

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