Sinus headache, migraine, and the otolaryngologist.

Sinus headache, migraine, and the otolaryngologist.

Mehle Mark E; Schreiber Curtis P

Otolaryngology–head and neck surgery : official journal of American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery

2005

2005-10

"Sinus headache" is a common complaint in the otolaryngology office. Recent literature has shown that the majority of patients with this complaint satisfy the diagnostic criteria for migraine. This review article presents an overview of the sinus headache literature, with emphasis on the incidence, identification, and treatment of migraine headache for the otolaryngologist.

Diagnosis; Differential; Headache/diagnosis/*etiology/physiopathology; Humans; Migraine Disorders/*complications/*diagnosis/therapy; Pressure/adverse effects; Sinusitis/*complications/*physiopathology

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