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Sinus Headaches
Definition Sinuses are air filled spaces in your forehead, cheekbones, and behind the bridge of your nose. They produce a thin mucus that drains out of the nose. When they become inflamed due to an allergic reaction or an infection, the inflammation prevents the outflow of mucus and causes a pain similar to that of a headache.
Causes According to the Mayo Clinic: Headaches often accompany sinusitis, the condition in which the membranes lining the sinuses become swollen and inflamed. But often people who assume they have a sinus headache actually have migraines or tension headaches.
Symptoms Sinusitis can be caused by colds, allergies, bacterial or fungal infections, or structural problems in the nasal cavity. These are causes of pressure changes in the sinuses and can trigger headaches.
Treatment Treatment of sinus headaches centers on symptom relief and treating the infection. Treatment might include antibiotics for the infection, as well as a short period of antihistamines or decongestants to treat the symptoms.
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