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A member asked:

Stuffy nose & slight sinus pressure.... can that lead to pain & pressure in the top & back part of your head? or would it only be in the frontal area?

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Dr. Hiep Le answered

Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

It could be localized or diffused.

Answered 8/19/2021

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