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Had a weird pressure in my head and 2 days later, i had a cold. the pressure disappeared when i recovered from the cold. is this normal before a cold?

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Dr. Sandra Lora Cremers answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Yes: Pressure in sinuses before a full blown cold can cause pressure sensations.

Answered 2/20/2017

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