According to the data you provided (pain in frontal sinus), it seems likely that you are experiencing sinusitis. Sinusitits is an inflammation of the mucosa located in one of the sinuses. The inflammation is characterized with increased local blood flow, subsequent swelling, and production of mucus. The mucus is serous in most cases and might be presented as a runny nose or postnasal drip.
The pain is usually caused by the mucus which puts pressure on the walls of the sinus when it cannot be drained. This is especially true for the frontal sinuses because the canal that connects the sinus with the nasal cavity is extremely narrow and every swelling of the mucosa, causes further narrowing and significant reducing of the drainage.
You might want to visit a specialist for ear, nose and throat for a physical examination to confirm sinusitis and basic laboratory tests to identify whether it was caused by bacteria or a virus.
Meanwhile, over-the counter anti-inflammatory drugs might be helpful. Avoid exposing the sinuses to cold. The therapy might depend on the results of the tests. If bacteria are identified as the probable cause, then antibiotics would be recommended.
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