Could Honey Cure Your Allergies?
Could Honey Cure Your Allergies? In Lubbock, Texas, Cal Brints, a local honey producer, thinks local raw honey is the bee’s knees as a treatment...
Posted on November 19, 2021
AllergyMillions of Americans deal with allergies every year. If you are one of them, you are probably familiar with all the common symptoms, including:
Some people with allergies also experience frequent headaches. They may assume that their headaches are caused by sinus pressure due to allergies. However, many may be suffering from a different condition altogether: migraines.
Migraines and sinus headaches do have some overlapping symptoms that can cause people to mistake one for the other. They both can cause:
These similarities may explain why many people have misdiagnosed themselves with sinus headaches due to allergies when they really have migraines. A study published in JAMA Internal Medicine found that 88% of participants who reported a history of sinus headaches were instead experiencing migraines.
It’s important to have the correct diagnosis for your headaches, as sinus headaches and migraines have different treatment options. In general, a headache is not a common symptom of allergies. Allergies can cause sinus infections, which cause sinus headaches. However, if you have allergies and experience regular headaches, it’s important you pay attention to all your symptoms. If you experience any of the following, you likely are having migraines:
If you notice you get headaches more when you’re having other allergy symptoms it could be that allergies are triggering your migraines.
Allergies cause inflammation in the body, which can lead to migraines. Your body also releases the chemical histamine during an allergic reaction. Some believe histamine can be a migraine trigger, as well.
If you have more questions about allergies and headaches or wish to schedule an appointment with an expert, call Pinnacle ENT Associates today.
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