Relief from Sinus Pain: Causes and Management Techniques

Sinus pain is discomfort or pressure in the sinuses, often caused by sinusitis or sinus infections. It can result in symptoms such as headache, facial tenderness, and congestion.

Sinus Pain FAQ

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What causes sinus pain & pressure?

The inflammation causes swelling that blocks mucus from draining (congestion). It creates sinus pain and pressure or a sinus headache. Treatments for sinus pain include home remedies like nasal rinses, warm compresses, and over-the-counter medications. For more serious problems, you may need antibiotics, allergy medications, or surgery.

What does sinusitis mean?

Sinusitis means infection or inflammation of the sinuses, which are air-filled spaces inside the bones of the face. Symptoms include yellow or green-coloured mucus draining from the nose, facial pain and headache. Sinusitis means infection or inflammation of the sinuses. The sinuses are air-filled spaces within the bones of the face.

Can sinusitis cause a headache?

Sinusitis symptoms can be similar to cold symptoms. But it may also cause: Your sinuses above and below your eyes and behind your nose can cause facial pain. You may feel pain in: This may lead to a sinus headache, a headache on the top of the head, or an earache. Your face may also be tender to the touch. This can occur:

What does sinus pressure feel like?

Sinus pressure might feel like tightness or achiness in your face — particularly around your eyes, nose, forehead or cheekbones. Sinus pressure can even radiate to other areas, like your scalp, teeth and jaws. Cleveland Clinic is a non-profit academic medical center. Advertising on our site helps support our mission.

What does acute sinusitis feel like?

Acute sinusitis causes the spaces inside the nose, known as sinuses, to become inflamed and swollen. Acute sinusitis makes it hard for the sinuses to drain. Mucus builds up. Acute sinusitis can make it hard to breathe through the nose. The area around the eyes and the face might feel swollen. There might be throbbing face pain or a headache.