Health Tip: Treating a Sinus Headache

(HealthDay News) -- A sinus headache usually is caused when the air-filled cavities around your nose, eyes and cheeks become congested and inflamed. Doctors call this condition sinusitis.

The University of Maryland Medical Association suggests how you can help ease sinus pain:

  • Use a humidifier or saline nasal spray, as recommended by your doctor, to help ease sinus congestion.
  • Ask your doctor how to keep allergies and asthma under control.
  • Gently stretch the head and neck.
  • Take prescription or over-the-counter medications as appropriate for your condition, such as antibiotics for bacterial infections, corticosteroids, antihistamines or decongestants.

    • Date Published: 2/28/2024 4:38:34 AM

    Related Articles

    Search Allergy Articles

    Five New Year's Resolutions to Help You Breathe Easier

    Pediatric Allergy Specialist: Feed Babies Allergenic Foods Earlier, Not Later

    How to Tell if Spring Symptoms Owe to Allergy, Cold or Something More Serious

    Why Vaccines Are Especially Important for Children With Asthma

    Tick-Borne Meat Allergy: Many Carry Alpha-Gal Antibodies Without Symptoms

    Vitamins Might Be Key To Asthma Control In Children, Adults

    UV Air Filters Cut Airborne Asthma Triggers, Study Finds

    NYC Mold Removal Program Cut Asthma ER Cases By A Quarter, Study Says

    Asthma Drug Cuts Need For Steroid Pills While Keeping Attacks In Check

    Smartphone App Uses Voice To Predict Asthma, COPD Flare-Ups

    A Doctor's Take: Expert-Backed Tips to Protect Kids From Germs For The School Year

    Holiday Flu Surge Drives Record Illness Across the United States

    Pentagon Drops Flu Vaccine Requirement For U.S. Military

    Flu Season Starts Early in NYC as Cases Rise Fast

    Major Study Supports Same-Day COVID-19 and Flu Vaccination