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.
Sometimes sinus headaches may be relieved with over the counter decongestants that contain pseudoephedrine. Pseudoephedrine stimulates the cell receptors in the nose, throat and sinuses. The blood vessels in these areas narrow, leading to reduced inflammation and the development of mucus. Now that you have less inflamed blood vessels and mucus draining from the sinus cavities, pain from headache is eased.
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.
Some people may wish to use a low-tech solution, taking a hot shower. The steam from the shower can help drain the mucus build-up in the sinus passages and provide headache relief.
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.
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