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Dull ache spot above ear , then felt pressure on that side , ear full . have cold , nasal congestion, cough. is the ache & pressure from sinus/cold?

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Ans: Well possibly. When the sinuses are congested one can have ear pain eye pain and tooth pain and of course head pain. See if you feel better after you irrigate the sinus or steam. Get the team inhaled to move the sinus congestion

Answered 5/26/2016

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