Sinus Headaches

Are you sneezing? Do you have a sore throat? Are you having trouble breathing? Do you have a headache to boot? If you have a clogged sinus cavity, you might also endure nasty sinus headaches. Unlike migraine headaches and tension headaches, you might feel more pressure than pain.

But it can be equally exhausting and maddening. Your face will likely be tender and your muscles a little sore, but mostly you will feel intense heaviness around your nose, eyes, and forehead.

Luckily, there are dozens of treatments out there so you can kiss those ugly sinus headaches goodbye. Not to get too gross and technical, but the reason you are experiencing a sinus headache is because your facial cavities do not have proper drainage. So, when you clear up that runny nose or that nasty cough you will find you have relief from the sinus headache as well. It’s like killing two birds with one nasal decongestant!

Basically, any medicine that will cure your allergies will also cure your sinus headaches. If you suffer from sinus headaches frequently, you may want to buy a cool mist humidifier; it will quickly alleviate the pain and pressure. Other at-home remedies like this include taking a steamy shower or drinking a hot bowl of soup. This is because you’re exposing yourself to moist air, which naturally clears up your airways. 

But the solution to your problem is also right over-the-counter. Anti-inflammatory drugs (conventional painkillers like aspirin), decongestants (available in spray or pill form), and antihistamines all line the shelves at your local pharmacy.

However, if your sinus headaches persist, talk to your doctor. He or she may prescribe some hardier antibiotics to combat severe sinus headaches or even suggest surgery.