Chronic daily headache: when to suspect sinus disease

Curr Pain Headache Rep. 2008 Jan;12(1):45-9. doi: 10.1007/s11916-008-0009-2.

Abstract

Migraine may be responsible for many headaches thought to be caused by the sinuses. Patients complaining of "sinus headache" must have a complete ear, nose, and throat examination. Occasionally, chronic headaches may arise from the sinuses; a thorough history is important to search for symptoms of facial pain and pressure along with other nasal sinus symptoms.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Headache Disorders / diagnosis*
  • Headache Disorders / etiology
  • Humans
  • Migraine Disorders / diagnosis
  • Paranasal Sinus Diseases / complications
  • Paranasal Sinus Diseases / diagnosis*