Sinusitis is the inflammation of the sinuses that results in the congestion of the nasal passages due to excessive mucus production.
A sinus infection generally causes pressure in the eyes, nose, cheeks and forehead which also often results in a throbbing headache.
When you are suffering from sinus and its associated symptoms like headaches, you should do one of two things, first is to visit your doctor and have him/her establish a proper diagnosis and second is to treat the problem yourself.
Second method is recommended only to people who are already very familiar with this problem and are aware of its causes.
If you are looking for a sinus headache remedy you basically have two main choices - prescription or otc medications like antibiotics and decongestants and home medicine.
Both the antibiotics and decongestants cannot be used for longer time periods because this could cause numerous quite unpleasant side effects.
If however you are more inclined towards natural remedies you can use many very effective 100% natural, low cost treatments.
For example vitamin C is great as both the prevention measure and as treatment itself.
It will boost your immunity and fight infection, excellent sources of this important nutrient are pineapples, gooseberries, strawberries and oranges, choose your favorite and consume it daily.
There are other vegetables like cauliflower, broccoli, etc.
that also are high in Vitamin C.
Another very effective natural, home and free sinus headache remedy is steam inhalation.
There are many ways for using this method, you can take a hot water shower or use a pot of hot water, cover your head with towel and inhale deeply.
Adding aromatic organic oils like eucalyptus oil can improve the effect of this treatment.