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Wondering if my cold has turned into a sinus infection. i have a terrible headache i can not shake in the front of my head around my eyes. ?

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Sinus pressure: It sounds a lot like sinus pressure from the viral infection. It usually takes at least 10 days before a bacterial complication can be diagnosed. Try OTC Afrin (oxymetazoline) but be careful to STOP it after 3 days to avoid getting "hooked" or rebound congestion.

Dr Iwata and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 3/22/2020

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