Health Tip: Treating a Sinus Headache

Suggestions that may help ease the pain

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(HealthDay News) -- A sinus headache usually is caused when the air-filled cavities around your nose, eyes and cheeks become congested and inflamed. Doctors call this condition sinusitis.

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The University of Maryland Medical Association suggests how you can help ease sinus pain:

• Use a humidifier or saline nasal spray, as recommended by your doctor, to help ease sinus congestion.
• Ask your doctor how to keep allergies and asthma under control.
• Gently stretch the head and neck.
• Take prescription or over-the-counter medications as appropriate for your condition, such as antibiotics for bacterial infections, corticosteroids, antihistamines or decongestants.

-- Diana Kohnle