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Decongestants are drugs that help reduce nasal congestion. They are available in both pill and nasal spray forms. However, decongestants will not cure sinusitis. Nasal decongestants may actually worsen sinusitis by increasing sinus inflammation. Due to the lack of evidence for the benefit of nasal decongestants in treating sinusitis, the FDA ruled ordered manufacturers of over-the-counter (OTC) nasal decongestant products to remove from their labeling all references to...
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Nephew with daily headaches. Sinus? Migraine?
Full Question: I have a eight year old nephew who has been suffering from headaches. The headaches are coming on suddenly and lasting... Read more »
7/23/07 #9: 12-year-old with severe headaches. Doctor won't prescribe...
Full Question: My daughter is 12 years old and is experiencing severe headaches. They started about 3 weeks ago, every couple of days she... Read more »
Headaches and Sleep
Headaches come in all shapes and sizes, from tension headaches caused by excessive stress or even excitement to the devastating pain of... Read more »
05/21/07 #3: Is Migraine a catch all term for severe headaches?
Full Question: I have been dealing with rather bizarre and intense headaches for the last 8 years. So that you know what I am dealing... Read more »
Severe headaches worsened by coughing, sneezing, bending?
Full Question: Hello, I have recently been suffering from severe headaches that originate behind my left eye, behind my ear, to the base of... Read more »
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Sinus headaches disrupt kids' sleep
A recent study showed that children with allergies have a 29 percent decrease in activity on days when allergy symptoms like congestion and headaches... Read more »
Sinus Headache or Migraine?
Many people self diagnose themselves or are even told by doctors that some of their headaches, especially those that are accompanied by facial pain... Read more »
Lack of Sleep Linked to RA Disability
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients who have poor sleep quality have a greater risk of fatigue, depression, severe pain, and functional disability, a... Read more »
Sinusitis
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
Sinusitis is an inflammation of the nasal sinuses. It is usually caused by infection (bacterial or viral), but can also be caused by allergic... Read more »
Headache
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
A headache is pain or discomfort in the head, scalp, or neck. Serious causes of headaches are very rare. Most people with headaches can feel much... Read more »
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