Mucus Congestion
Another common symptom of sinus headache is mucus congestion, which leads to swelling on your nose. In fact, this is also the cause of the condition. When the mucus is congested, it increases the pressure on the nose air pockets located in front of the skull. You can feel a fullness sensation in the ears. Your face might also start to swell. When you press the affected areas like cheeks or forehead, it would be tender. [2]
