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Suggest Treatment For Head And Facial Pain Associated With Sinus Headache

Posted on Fri, 13 Mar 2015

Question: What is the best remedy for the facial and head pain associated with a sinus headache?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Naveen Kumar Nanjasetty (41 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Please follow the below mentioned measures...

Detailed Answer:
Hi

Thanks for posting the query

Sinus related facial pain and headache can be treated with the below mentioned methods:
1. Do steam inhalation 2-3 times a day
2. Drink plenty of warm water
3. Use saline nasal spray as frequently as possible
4. A steroid nasal spray such as momentasone or fluticasone may be beneficial in reducing the nasal block
5. OTC pain relievers such as Diclofenac or Ibuprofen helps in relieving the headache and facial pain
6. A broad spectrum antibiotic to take care of the sinus infection
7. Avoid coffee/smoking/chilled food and beverages

Hope with the above measures you will feel better. Revert back to me if you have any follow up queries.

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

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