HI Bobbi,
I can understand the ear pain, I never know if mine is from ON or TN.
If you have ON it is my understanding it wouldn't effect the facial allery sinus....I assume that is how they would be able to tell the difference?
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http://www.asaabstracts.com/strands/...=12&absnum=886
Hope this has helped and you find some relief soon

Nikki