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Q: Are weather headaches related to Aerosinusitus

I get  'weather headaches' and just read about Aerosinusitis, which the ostia connecting channels between the sinus cavities are constricted or blocked. So when the air pressure changes the cavities cannot equalize pressure (usually found in open air plan pilots).   Could this Ostia blockage be seen on the xrays and CAT scan I already have, or does it need to be taken 'during an episode'.    

I am sleeping in every day, because every morning between 4-6am I have the sinus pressure pain, I feel my sinus cavities 'moving' as I turn in my sleep so I am sleeping propped up. This results in neck and should strain and the occipital / tension headaches.  Is Aerosinusitus a real condition which could be my headache trigger?  Diagnosed with Headache, Occipital, Tension, Migraine without Aura.

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Nancy Harris Bonk, Health Guide
2/11/12 9:45pm

Hi purplekris,

 

Apparently from the brief reading I've done aerosinusitus is a real condition. Anything that puts our body under additional "stress" like a cold, or dehydration can trigger a Migraine attack. I'm not sure about the exact mechanics of it.

 

We know that at least 90% of what people think are sinus headaches are actually Migraines. Sinus headaches are rare unless you have a sinus infection.You can read more about this in Sinuses Giving You a Headache? It's Probably a Migraine.

 

 

Do you know what any of your other triggers are? When working to identify triggers one of the best tools is a good Migraine diary. You can read more about this and download a free diary workbook in our article Your Migraine and Headache Diary.

 

Good luck

Nancy

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By purplekris— Last Modified: 02/11/12, First Published: 02/09/12