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What Could Ear Blockage And Facial Discomfort After Sinus Infection Indicate?
I have a dragging feeling on the right side of my face. also I feel my right ear is blocked. I had a sinus infection last month and took a course of antibiotics - worst infection ever, cause my forehead to go almost numb. aged 40, 5 ft 4, 10 stone (64 kgs), female, smoker
Mon, 9 Mar 2015
Hello and thank you for your question.
Sinus infections, especially severe ones can irritate the nerves to the face and cause that dragging sensation that you describe. This should clear up in time but it may take a few weeks or even months if the infection was severe. Sometimes also when you have a sinus infection the Eustachian tube gets blocked and you can get an ear infection. If the ear sensations persist you need to have a doctor look at your ear.
Regards
Sinus infections, especially severe ones can irritate the nerves to the face and cause that dragging sensation that you describe. This should clear up in time but it may take a few weeks or even months if the infection was severe. Sometimes also when you have a sinus infection the Eustachian tube gets blocked and you can get an ear infection. If the ear sensations persist you need to have a doctor look at your ear.
Regards
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