Hi
     
Thanks for the query

Headache due to sinusitis is because of the blockage of the sinus openings secondary to the inflammation of the nasal mucosa.

Sometimes the sinus pressure remains even after the completion of the antibiotics that is because of usage of inappropriate antibiotics.

Do not worry this problem can be managed easily with proper intervention. I would suggest you to consult a good ENT Specialist and request for a change in antibiotics.

You would require appropriate antibiotics (such as a combination of Amoxycillin & Clavulanic acid or Cefuroxime or 4th generation Fluroquinolones - Gemifloxacin), a mucolytic (such as Bromhexin or Ambroxol) to reduce the viscosity of the secretions, steroid nasal spray (such as Fluticasone or Momentasone) to decongest the nasal mucosa and to open up the sinuses, saline nasal spray to keep the nasal mucosa moist and an anti-inflammatory medicine (such as Diclofenac or Ibuprofen) to reduce the headache.

Apart from this you need to do steam inhalation 2-3 times a day, drink plenty of warm water, avoid coffee/smoking if any. If the problems persist even after taking the following medicines and precautionary measures, you need to get a CT scan of the nose and the paranasal sinuses.

Hope I have answered your query; I will be available for the follow-up queries.

Regards
Dr. Naveen Kumar N.
ENT and Head & Neck Surgeon

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