Headaches due to Nasal and Paranasal Sinus Disease.

Headache and rhinosinusitis are 2 of the most common conditions seen in clinical practice. Consider sinusitis in those with new-onset headache, along with nasal congestion, maxillary tooth discomfort, anosmia, cough, or fever. Most chronic and recurring headaches, especially if migraine features are present, are not due to sinus disease, with the possible exception of rhinogenic headache due to nasal contact points. Nasal endoscopy and neuroimaging with computed tomography or MRI can confirm diagnosis and guide treatment with antibiotics, adjuvant therapies and surgery.
Competing Interests: Disclosure Within the past 24 months, Dr.M.J. Marmura has received compensation for consultation from Lundbeck, Upsher-Smith, and Theranica. He has participated in speaker bureaus for Eli Lilly. He has received institutional support for serving as principal investigator from Teva and AbbVie. nt.
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