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Headache with facial pressure and pain around the eyes, cheeks, and forehead — often associated with nasal congestion, sinusitis, or allergies.
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This is one of the most common misdiagnoses in medicine. Studies show that up to 90% of self-diagnosed 'sinus headaches' are actually migraines. Migraines can cause nasal congestion and watery eyes, mimicking sinusitis. If your 'sinus headache' is one-sided, throbbing, and worse with movement, it's likely a migraine.
Usually not. Most sinusitis is viral and resolves in 7-10 days. Antibiotics are only indicated if symptoms persist beyond 10 days without improvement, or if there is a 'double worsening' pattern (improved then significantly worse).
Saline nasal irrigation, steam inhalation, decongestants (short-term only), and paracetamol/ibuprofen. Intranasal corticosteroid sprays help reduce inflammation. Antibiotics are rarely needed.
Yes. Severe sinus headaches with facial pressure, congestion, and fatigue can be debilitating. Our doctors can provide a certificate and treatment advice.
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