The Secondary Headaches · ICHD-3 · 11

Cranium, neck, eyes, ears, nose, sinuses, and teeth

A structure in the head or neck can refer pain, but the diagnosis is used too often. Migraine and cluster headache are both repeatedly called sinusitis because they cause facial pain and nasal congestion.

A quick separation

If an attack brings light sensitivity, nausea, and worsening with movement, take migraine seriously first, even when the person has had years of sinus antibiotics. Bacterial sinus pain is more continuous and comes with fever or pus. Tooth pain is provoked by tapping and cold on that tooth.

These pages are written for health professionals. They do not replace a history, examination, or clinical judgment. Treatment is decided for each patient individually.