Sinus headaches

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When to seek medical advice Screening and diagnosis Treatment Prevention

Introduction

You're congested. You feel pressure around your eyes, cheeks and forehead. And your head is throbbing. It feels like a sinus headache — but don't jump to conclusions.

Headaches often accompany sinusitis, a condition in which the membranes lining the sinuses become swollen and inflamed. But many people who assume they have sinus headaches actually have migraines or tension headaches.

When headaches caused by sinusitis do occur, proper diagnosis and treatment are the keys to relief.

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