Sinus Headache

everyone has had a headache at some point in their lives. However, do you know what kind of headache you have had? It is important to get the correct diagnosis for sinus headaches so that you can properly treat the problem. 

Symptoms of a sinus headache 


The Sinus headaches are caused by a blockage of normal sinus drainage. The obstruction causes mucus build up and get trapped in your sinuses. Some of the symptoms of a sinus headache is

• Pain and pressure in the front of your face
• Pain and pressure behind your eyes
• Nasal stuffiness
• Fatigue
• Sore throat due to mucus build up

These symptoms are often aggravated by wet and cold weather, if it's a sinus headache. 

Effective Treatments for Sinus Headaches 

The most important thing to keep in mind when looking to treat headache sinus thing is to know what is the cause. Is it caused by allergies? Congestion? 

Treatment options may include:

• Try a Nasal Spray – Nasal sprays can reduce swelling and relieve sinus congestion for sinus headaches that are caused by infection or allergies.
• Antibiotics – If the sinus infection is caused by infection, antibiotics can treat the problem.
• Sinus Surgery – There are sinus surgery options to open the blockage, therefore reducing the amount of sinus headaches.