Sinus Headache: Areas of Pain

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Sinus headache symptoms

A sinus headache can be caused by an infection (bacterial or viral) or from allergies. Signs that you have a sinus infection include:

Green or gray discharge from your nose that lasts more than 7 to 10 days.
A runny or stuffy nose.
A feeling of fullness in the ears, or plugged ears.
Swelling or puffiness in the face.
Pain in teeth.

Credits

By	Healthwise Staff
Primary Medical Reviewer	William H. Blahd, Jr., MD, FACEP - Emergency Medicine
Specialist Medical Reviewer	H. Michael O'Connor, MD - Emergency Medicine
Last Revised	April 17, 2012

By:

Healthwise Staff

Last Revised: April 17, 2012

Medical Review:

William H. Blahd, Jr., MD, FACEP - Emergency Medicine
H. Michael O'Connor, MD - Emergency Medicine

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