Allergy Headache
Headaches and Allergies
Any allergic reaction may cause a headache by increasing swelling and blockage of the sinuses which in turn creates pressure that causes a headache. However, not all headaches in the sinus areas is directly related to allergies.
While headache symptoms may be reduced by taking an over-the-counter pain medication; therapy for allergy related headaches should be directed at the cause such as a sinus infection, sinus inflammation or other related allergic reactions.
If you believe that you may have pain as a result of a severe sinus infection, seek medical help from a ear, nose and throat professional immediately.
Here are some helpful tips to reduce sinus pain and a directly related headache:
- Avoid getting chilled during all times of the year.
- Use a HEPA (High Efficient Particle Air) vacuum weekly and a HEPA air purifier daily to reduce pollen, house dust, dust mites and other airborne allergens which can be found indoors.
- Use warm, moist cloths applied to the sinus areas for 1o minutes to reduce inflammation.
- Irrigate your sinus cavities daily with a sinus rinse device or Neti-Pot. This will remove excess pus and will stimulate proper nasal function.
- Drink hot teas and fresh water to assist the sinus cilia to heal.
- Breath in steam to assist in opening up the sinuses. It is best to use distilled water.
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About the author: Stan K. Hall a.k.a. The Sick House Doctor is a recognized specialist in Indoor Air Pollution as well as Health & Safety in the home. He has performed over 400 indoor environmental evaluations over the past 26 years and has helped hundreds of homeowners make their homes a haven. He is widely known as the originator of T.E.A.M., the scientifically proven approach to controlling and resolving indoor air pollution.
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Herbal Remedy for Sinus Headaches
Natural remedies for sinus infection is an alternative treatment for sinus problems you can really do at home. Why people seek these remedies is that due to medical treatments always come with side effects. Sinus infections are systemic which means it affects the whole body, as you probably know, is why if doctors do not work properly can lead to a worsening of their condition.
What can I do to stop these allergies or sinus problems?
Sometimes a feeling of uneasiness and discomfort occurs immediately after a meal. It is often thought that the result of a food allergy. In most cases, however, this feeling of discomfort is the result of the intolerance of some foods rather than food allergy. The difference in food intolerance and allergy is mainly realized through the difference in time scale and severity of symptoms.