Barometric Pressure & Sinuses
The drop in barometric pressure can affect sinuses. It may cause a severe sinus headache.
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The Facts
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The drop in barometric pressure is usually caused by a cold front passing through. You can typically feel a drop in pressure just before a big storm.
Sinuses
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When barometric pressure drops, it causes the pressure in the sinus cavity to press on the surrounding bone causing a severe sinus headache.
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Treatment
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A good over-the-counter sinus and headache relief medication is very effective. You can also use a saline solution to clear sinus cavities.
Prevention/Solution
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The good news with barometric pressure is we usually have at bit of a warning that it is coming. If sinus pressure and headaches are common you can take a sinus medication at the first signs of pressure change.
Warning
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Overuse of headache medications can actually cause severe headaches. This is known as Medication Overuse Headache or MOH. If you are having chronic headaches seek medical advice.
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