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What is best to take for a headache due to sinus congestion and swelling? and also what is a good method to help drain my sinusus?

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Dr. Malea Jensen
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Family Medicine 28 years experience
Sinus congestion: Eagle, get in the habit of using a nasal saline rinse to clean out the nose. You may also want to consider seeing your doctor to see if a nasal corticosteroid spray would be in your best interest.
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