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What is causing intermittent pain directly above my right ear that spreads to the right side of my forehead and right side do my nose?

By Anonymous August 1, 2014 - 1:06pm
 
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I have intermittent pain right above my right ear and it spreadstotneright side of my face under my eye and to the right of my nose. It has lasted several hours. Nasacort does not help.

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Maryann Gromisch RN
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Hello Anonymous,

Thank you for reaching out to us with your question.

The cause could be a sinus infection or inflammation of the sinus cavity secondary to a response to an allergen.

Nasacort is a steroid medication. Steroids can increase the risk for infection. If you have a sinus infection, Nasacort will make the situation worse.

Anonymous, are you having any other symptoms, such as watery eyes, a thick,yellow-green nasal discharge or runny nose? Seriously consider scheduling an appointment with an ENT (ear nose and throat) specialist. Avoid self-medicating until you know the cause of this pain.

Regards,
Maryann

August 3, 2014 - 6:32am

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