How To Get Rid Of Sinus Headache Pain
Sinusitis is the inflammation of sinus cavities due to viral, bacterial, or fungal infection. This causes pressure inside the cavities and results in a headache. Sinusitis can be categorized as acute (the condition lasting up to four weeks), sub acute (which lasts between four and eight weeks), or chronic (present for eight or more weeks) Let’s take a look at how to get rid of sinus headache pain, from both a medicinal and non-medicinal perspective.
Over the counter decongestants which contain Pseudoephedrine are often effective against such headaches. Pseudoephedrine stimulates the cell receptors of the sinuses as well as the throat and nose. Blood vessels in these places narrow, inflammation is reduced and more mucus is produced. With less inflammation and with mucus draining from the sinus cavities, headaches ease.
Severe infections, such as those caused by bacteria and viruses, you may want to visit a doctor. Your doctor will be able to prescribe more powerful decongestants not available over the counter.
If necessary, he or she may determine that you need an antibiotic. Narrow spectrum antibiotics (like penicillin) may target a specific infection or a broad-spectrum antibiotic (like cephalosporin) might be prescribed to fight a wider range of bacteria.
One non-medicinal method to alleviating headache pain from sinusitis is to use a humidifier, which increases the moisture in the air. A steam humidifier (vaporizer) can be particularly helpful. This appliance boils the water in its tank which releases steam into the room. A mentholated medicated inhalant can also be added to the vaporizer to help reduce congestion. Additionally, since the moisture released into the room is from boiled water, vaporizers maybe healthier than cool mist humidifiers which may transmit impurities that have not been boiled away from the standing water in the tank.
For the very low-tech headache sufferer, a hot shower often brings relief. Steam in the shower will help in draining excess mucus from the sinuses. This in turn eases headaches.
Many people find it hard to function with a sinus headache. Luckily there are many ways to ease the pain. Relief might be temporary and if symptoms persist or reoccur, you should check with your doctor.
You can start learning about the easy way to relieve sinus headache today!
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