
Suggest Treatment For Pressure Sensation And Headaches

There is a storm coming in and my son has a headache, it's the pressure building up in his head due to the atmospheric change, what can I do to relieve the pain? He is 12 years old and very healthy
Ibuprofen 200 mg.
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thanks for using HCM.
I have read your question and understand your concerns.
Atmosphere pressure changes can cause headaches by creating a pressure difference between atmosphere and paranasal sinuses.
Air humidity also has its part in triggering headaches.
Home remedies to improve headaches are getting a air humidifier and going outside talking some fresh air,
Drugs to ease this type of headache are NSAID drugs.
I recommend you to give your son Ibuprofen eg. according to its body weight, or at that age 200 mg by mouth.
If this situation repeats often, a consultation with a Pediatrician needed.
Sinusitis related headaches and migraine headaches are also exacerbated by weather changes.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Take care.

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