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Dearborn, MI
A 35-year-old male asked:

I get really bad sinus headache. forehead, and behind eyes the most. i took a zyrtec will that help? head is hurting bad. can feel the sinuses aching. whats the best to take care of this at home?

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Dr. Arnold Lentnek
Dr. Arnold Lentnekanswered
Infectious Disease 55 years experience
See doctor : Sinusitis is often triggered by a viral infection or allergy - less often by a bacterial infection. Zyrtec may help some but you may also need steroid and decongestant nasal sprays - maybe an antibiotic Check with your doctor
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