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Have what i think is sinus infection but everything i blow my nose it comes out my eye too. why?

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Dr. Louis Gallia answered

Specializes in Surgery - Oral & Maxillofacial

Nasolacrimal duct: Air escaping through nasolacrimal duct. Nothing to worry about. See ENT doc for sinusitis if not resolving.

Dr Khondker and another doctor agreed

Answered 5/6/2015

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Dr. Suzanne Galli answered

Nasolacrimal duct: The nasolacricrimal duct allows drainage of excess teRs I to the nose. If this continues, see a board certified otolaryngologist.

Answered 5/6/2015

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A member asked:

Have what i think is sinus infection but everything i blow my nose it comes out my eye too. why?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Louis Gallia answered

Dr Khondker and another doctor agreed

Dr. Suzanne Galli answered

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