{"id":995,"date":"2013-06-30T06:35:36","date_gmt":"2013-06-30T06:35:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mygreatsmile.com\/?p=995"},"modified":"2025-03-27T05:00:27","modified_gmt":"2025-03-27T05:00:27","slug":"dr-pecks-guide-to-dealing-with-sinus-headaches","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mygreatsmile.com\/blog\/dr-pecks-guide-to-dealing-with-sinus-headaches\/","title":{"rendered":"Dr. Peck\u2019s Guide to Dealing with Sinus Headaches"},"content":{"rendered":"<p dir=\"ltr\">Not all headaches are a result of sinus inflammation. Hence, the importance of visiting specialists like Dr. Peck to help you figure out if it\u2019s really your sinuses that\u2019s taking you down. Here at our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mygreatsmile.com\/our-services.html\" target=\"_blank\">Massachusetts dental practice<\/a>, we do not just provide top-notch dental services, Dr. Peck and his team also performs sinus-related surgeries.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What Causes Sinus Headaches<\/strong><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Sinusitis cases over the years have increased in number and this is heavily attributed to increased pollution and rising resistance to antibiotics. A sinus headache is often attributed to inflamed sinuses, surrounding membranes, \u00a0and nasal passages. Apart from headache, other symptoms of either acute or chronic sinusitis include the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">pain and\/or pressure around the forehead, eyes and cheeks<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">facial swelling<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">fever and chills<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">nasal stuffiness which may or may not be accompanied with yellow\/green discharge<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">upper toothache<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Sinus Headache Treatments<\/strong><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">The key to relieving symptoms of inflamed sinuses such as a headache is to reduce the swelling and inflammation as well as facilitate mucous drainage which is often trapped in the obstructed sinuses. The following are at-home remedies that you could try for pain relief:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Alternate hot and cold compresses. Start with a hot compress over your sinuses for around 3 minutes and follow it with a cold compress for 30 seconds. Do this at least 3 times with 3 to 6 treatments per day.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Try to breathe moist air. An environment with dry air will most likely trigger swelling in your sinuses. Use a cool mist humidifier or steam vaporizer at home or try to produce steam through hot showers or from a basin of hot water.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Nasal Irrigation techniques are also helpful in shrinking swollen nasal membranes and consequently increase mucus drainage. Several nasal irrigation products are sold over the counter.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Medications such as decongestants and antihistamines may also relieve headache and accompanying symptoms. However, it is best not to use them for prolonged periods.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Several herbs have also been proven to work against sinus inflammation such as mint, angelica, and chrysanthemum.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Sinus Surgery in Massachusetts<\/strong><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">If none of the aforementioned treatments seem to help, you might want to visit Dr. Peck for an initial consultation. If you live around the Springfield or Boston , Massachusetts area, schedule an initial consultation with us! Call us at (413) 241-3264 or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mygreatsmile.com\/contact.html\" target=\"_blank\">fill out this contact form<\/a>. Dr. David Peck is known for results!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Not all headaches are a result of sinus inflammation. Hence, the importance of visiting specialists like Dr. Peck to help you figure out if it\u2019s really your sinuses that\u2019s taking you down. 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