Sinus drainage, headache

I was in the rain for 3 hours June 22nd, had sinus drainage ever since, saw an allergist he put me on an antihistamine  last week, Sept 22.  Now I have a severe sinus headache.  Do you think this is an allergy or something else?

[Sherah1]

Sounds like a sinus infection and you may need an antibiotic. Make sure you take probiotics if they prescribe an antibiotic for a bacterial sinus infection. Mayos clinic states that 80% of sinus infections are caused by fungus (yeast) and yeast responds to rain. My head is like a freaking barometer, lol. Probiotics might do the trick on their own.

[jeepgirl84]

Sounds like sinus pressure. Barrometric pressure will cause a really bad headache. Try Advil Cold and Sinus (it's what I use) also you can buy Breathright nose strips which open the passages so you get more air in. They work really well too, I use them also. Both will help with the headache, I promise. Hope this helps.

[Dr Rajput]

Hi, welcome to the forum, your symptoms are suggestive of rhinosinusitis (ARS) which is a symptomatic inflammation of the nasal cavity and paranasal sinuses. Allergy is a strong possibility. There may be a bacterial or viral infection associated with the allergy.  Sinusitis can be associated with pressure feeling or headache.

Firstly you need to undergo thorough physical examination; the blind swab or Endoscopic or sinus aspirate can be cultured to rule out secondary bacterial infection. Plain sinus films and sinus CT may show sinus fluid levels if present.

Usual treatment lining consists of following steps and mentioned drugs should only be taken after consultation from physician.

- Analgesics such as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatories and acetaminophen are recommended for inflammation relief.
- Mechanical irrigation with buffered, hypertonic saline nasal spray.
- Topical glucocorticoids (corticosteroids) or nasal spray.
- Antihistamines will cause a drying effect and helps to relieve symptoms.
- Antibiotics if bacterial infection suspected.

I suggest you to consult ENT specialist for further evaluation. Take care and regards.