Dallas City Wire

• If you're dealing with chronic headaches, it may be a result of inflamed sinuses.
• It's important to figure out what type of headaches you are dealing with so you can get the correct treatment.
• Dr. Monty Trimble and his team at Dallas Breathe Free can help to figure out if your headaches are a problem arising from sinus issues.

Sinus issues and headaches go hand-in-hand, according to Dr. Monty Trimble of Dallas Breathe Free Sinus & Allergy Centers. And sinus problems potentially could be at the root of a patient's chronic headaches, so it's important to seek treatment from a sinus specialist if you think you might be struggling with that issue.

"Sinus headaches are muscle tension headaches that are caused by dysfunctional sinuses, which lead to nighttime nasal obstruction and increased efforts to breathe,” Trimble told Dallas City Wire. “There's no doubt that if you resolve those problems, then the headaches will improve or go away altogether."

Mayo Clinic says that if headache pain become more severe when you lay down or bend over, it could be a sign of sinusitis or migraines. Other symptoms that can set the two apart include nausea or vomiting and sensitivity to bright light or noise, both of which are symptoms of migraines, not sinusitis.

According to WebMD, headaches could be due to inflammation of the sinuses, which are spaces situated in the forehead, cheek and behind the bridge of the nose. They swell when inflamed and produce additional mucus, which can block the pathways that drain the fluids. The pressure in the sinuses can create pain similar to a headache. It is important to find out what sort of headache you are suffering from in order to determine an appropriate treatment plan.

If you're dealing with headaches, Trimble and his team can help you determine if it's the result of sinus issues and provide an appropriate treatment plan.

To learn more about the symptoms of sinusitis and allergies, take this Sinus Self-Assessment Quiz.