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Severe sinus pressure n headache no congestion. sudafed n ibuprofen helped but now doesn't. sinus infection or migraine? worth going to urgent care?

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Dr. John McMahan answered

Specializes in ENT - Head & Neck Surgery

Sinus Pressure: Urgent care is a good idea but you may then need to see an ENT specialist to sort out the details or your condition.

Answered 6/10/2014

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A member asked:

Severe sinus pressure n headache no congestion. sudafed n ibuprofen helped but now doesn't. sinus infection or migraine? worth going to urgent care?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John McMahan answered

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