Over-the-Counter Medications for Sinus Headache: A Cross-Sectional Survey Study.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Sinus headache is a common complaint that can be due to chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) or non-rhinogenic facial pain/pressure (NRFP). The purpose of this study is to characterize over-the-counter (OTC) medications used for sinus headache.

Study design

Cross-sectional study.

Setting

Tertiary care academic center.

Methods

Patients presenting with midfacial pain or pressure to a rhinology clinic were surveyed on how often they utilized common OTC medications, with choices ranging from "always" to "never." Patients were categorized into CRS or NRFP groups based on endoscopy and imaging.

Results

The study included 251 patients, with 69.3% female and a mean (standard deviation) age of 49.9 (15.7) years. Patients with CRS (n = 114) reported symptom reli

SUBMITTER: Sattah NG 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12418333 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jul-Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature