Sinus headache: Areas of pain

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Sinus Headache: Areas of Pain

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.

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	July 2, 2010

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Last Updated: July 02, 2010

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