Question 1

what is the best treatment for a bad sinus headache?

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Treatment: Steam, antibiotic, advil (ibuprofen) sinus, saline sinus irrigation are the usual first line treatment. See ENT if the condition is recurrent or chronic.

Question 2

which works the best for a sinus headache?

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Headache: Tylenol (acetaminophen) or advil can help
if very congested , can try sudafed.

Question 3

i get really bad sinus headache. forehead, and behind eyes the most. i took a zyrtec will that help? head is hurting bad. can feel the sinuses aching. whats the best to take care of this at home?

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See doctor : Sinusitis is often triggered by a viral infection or allergy - less often by a bacterial infection. Zyrtec may help some but you may also need steroid and decongestant nasal sprays - maybe an antibiotic

Check with your doctor

Question 4

sinus headache in pregnancy what is the safest analgesic drugs?

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Tylenol!: Why don't you start with tylenol (acetaminophen). You can also use a saline nasal spray to help your nasal congestion.

Question 5

what can my grandfather take for a sinus headache, when he takes medication for parkinsons?

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Soe meds are safe: Tylenol, (acetaminophen) antihistamines(eg Claritin alavert etc, not with "d") should not react with his parkinsons meds.  Prescription nasal steroids are also helpful.  Frequently "sinus" headaches are actually migraines and are treated much differently.  He should discuss this with his primary care doc.

Question 6

what to do for sinus headache in forward ?

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Sinus headache: If the sinus headache is caused by infection, it is to be treated. If it is allergies, then this needs to be addressed. The problem needs to be treated by addressing the cause thereof.

Question 7

is it normal to feel nauseas with a sinus headache?

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Depends: Some people equate facial pressure or sinus pressure with a headache. This problem may be due to allergies or a sinus infection infection. This shouldn't cause nausea. If your headache is more of a migraine condition, then nausea would be commonly associated with that. If this is a longstanding problem for you, you should see a doctor to sort this out.

Question 8

what do i do to get rid of a sinus headache?

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First, diagnosis: In general, headache as the only symptom is rarely the result of rhino-sinusitis.  The classical symptoms of sinusitis are nasal congestion, nasal obstruction, yellow nasal discharge, fullness or pressure below the eyes and pain or fullness between the eyes.
You get rid of sinusitis by first making the diagnosis and determining whether it is viral or bacterial.  Then you can get rid of headache.

Question 9

which fast ways to get rid of a sinus headache?

Accepted Answer

Headache: Tylenol (acetaminophen) or advil can help
if very congested , can try sudafed.

Question 10

can you have sinus headache with no drainage or cough ?

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Yes!: Sinusitis can have various symptoms, including no drainage or cough. When in doubt have things checked by your physician.

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