SolveYourProblem eLearning Series: Headache Relief & Treatment
Help, My Headache Is Killing Me!
Migraine Headaches, Sinus Headaches & Tension Headaches

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Aerosols are bad for you. If you are prone to sinus infection aerosols are bad for you so try not to use them as far as possible.

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If you use glasses or contacts, check your eyes periodically. Once you develop a defect with your vision it is a very good thing to get yourself tested at least once every six months.

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If you have a family history pf poor eyesight get yourself examined periodically. Most vision defects are hereditary so if one of your parents started using glasses at an early age, there is 25% chance that you might have the same problem as well.

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Never shake your head violently. You may want to refrain from riding fast rollercoasters, or even driving on unfinished roads.

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A gentle shake of your head however can tell you if you do have a sinus infection. If you move your head even slightly, the pain will increase and this is a good method of deciding whether the headache is actually due to a sinus infection. If you have a sinus infection, do not shake your head as the pain will increase.

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Another method is to try bending over. The moment you lower your head you will feel as if there is something heavy inside your head. If doing so leads you to discover you have a sinus infection, refrain from bending over until the infection clears.

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Avoid irritating people. Anger and irritation are major causes of headaches.

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Avoid stuffy rooms. Stuffy rooms mean that obviously there is not enough air in the room. If the room smells musty too it is a good idea to get out f the room or open all the windows and doors and let the fresh air come in.

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It is also not good for you to sleep in a room that does not have proper ventilation. Even if the A/C is turned on, try to also turn on the fan to circulate the air.

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Dip cotton in iced water and apply it on your forehead. This is a way of soothing a sore head. But do not leave on the cotton for too long.

Or if you have had a particularly bad day you could try applying an ice bag to your head. But again, remember that objective is to cool your head and not to chill it so do not apply the ice bag for too long.

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