A sinus headache is an inflammatory condition of the sinus cavities. Headache also known as cephalgia is pain in the head or neck region that may occur on one or both sides of the head, or it can be isolated in a particular location, radiate across the head from one point and have a vise like quality. The pain from a headache can be dull, sharp or throbbing. The pain can appear suddenly or come on gradually lasting for hours to days. The pain from a headache due to sinusitis is usually pain in the forehead, eyes, or the teeth with a stuffy nose and congestion. A sinus headache is one of the main reasons people visit a doctor. Headaches commonly occur as a result of irritation to the blood vessels or meninges. The brain does not experience pain because it does not have pain receptor sites. The neck and head recognize pain and also possess extracranial arteries, spinal nerves, cranial nerves and the meninges. A sinus headache that won't go away may develop due to irritation of the nerves surrounding the sinus areas that are inflamed.

Common Treatment Options

There are several treatment options to address a sinus headache:

• antihistamines
• analgesics
• oral antibiotics
• nasal sprays

A sinus headache may stem from mucus production that develops as a result of a histamine reaction. An antihistamine like Benadryl, Claritin, or Sudafed can be very helpful in reducing excess mucus production and that will provide some symptom relief from a sinus headache. Antihistamines function by blocking histamine which results in clearing up excess mucus from allergic reactions which can trigger sinus headaches. A sinus headache may develop due to irritation if the nerves surrounding the sinus area that are inflamed. In addition, certain sets of paranasal sinuses when infected are more likely to produce a sinus headache. For example, an infection in Maxillary sinuses is more likely to produce headache, due to the close proximity to the brain as well as eyes.

Analgesics are often recommended or prescribed in combination with other medications to assist with alleviating sinus headaches. Advil and Alieve can assist with some headache pain. However, the source of the pain in a sinus headache is typically from impacted sinuses. Therefore, one can expect minimal pain relief since the pain medication is not particularly strong and nor can it significantly change the course of infection. Analgesics can provide some assistance with reducing inflammation.

There are many treatments for sinusitis itself. The mainstay for treatment of a sinus infection headache is an oral antibiotic with a topical steroid. Physicians prescribe oral antibiotics to speed the course of the sinus infection. An oral antibiotic is known to be minimal in its effectiveness in eradicating infection in the sinus area. Hence, physician's prescribe a topical steroid to provide symptom relief of the nasal inflammation with a topical steroid as the oral steroid will not be fast acting or particularly effective in eradicating the infection. Oral medications utilize the blood stream to deliver medication to the site of infection through the blood vessels. However, the nasal cavity has a relatively small amount of blood vessels making delivery of the medication inefficient and ineffective. Rather, during a sinus infection the rest of the body receives an unnecessary large dose of medication while the infected sinus does not receive much of a dose due to the limited supply of blood vessels.

A nasal spray can be helpful in ridding the sinus area of excess mucus which often contributes to sinus headaches and reduces pressure that builds in the facial and sinus area. Whether it is a saline or another mixture, a nasal spray can effectively flush the lower sinus area and provide some relief. However, the upper sinus area will likely remain impacted as a nasal spray is unable to flush or deliver medication to the upper deep sinuses.

Alternative Treatment Options

Sinus Dynamics is the most innovative form of treatment for sinus infection headaches and sinusitis. Sinus Dynamics uses sinus therapy which is a topical approach to treating sinusitis infection through custom compounded antibiotics, anti-inflammatories and anti-fungals that are emitted through a nebulizer. Sinus Dynamics' nebulizer emits a pressurized gentle mist of medication that can travel up into the sinus area due to the 3.2 sized micron particles. The particle size of the medication is so small that it can enter the sinus openings and make contact with the infection in the sinus cavity. Sinus Dynamics approach to treating sinus infections results in a low systemic absorption rate as well as little to no side effects. Sinus Dynamics nebulized medications are significantly more effective than oral antibiotics since they are directly applied to the infected area. Sinus Dynamics has a 98% success rate in treating patients with sinus infection problems that won't go away! Call Sinus Dynamics (877) 447-4276 today to order a sinus treatment that is safe and effective in treating all forms of sinusitis infections.

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