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What Causes A Headache Around The Frontal Area Radiating Towards The Bridge Of The Nose?

I have a frontal and both sides of my nose up into my head area for a headache. When I breathe in, I feel like I am not getting fresh air. In fact, my lips are tingling. If I move fast , I feel like I could pass out. I’ve learnt to breathe slowly to help the tingling into my lips.Is this a bad sinus infection? I’m not congested at all. I have had a sinus drainage for some time now.I was to the ER on Thursday because of chest tightness, lips & finger tips tingling, & received the once over for heart & lung but no conclusive answer. I asked about my sinuses @that time because I started coughing that made my headache. What is your suggestion?Thank you, Vickie
Wed, 27 Jun 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

Given the lack of nasal congestion it is unlikely to be a sinus headache. It looks much more likely to be tension type headache, which is a very common benign headache. It is often associated with anxiety and in my opinion that is an issue you suffer from as well. Those symptoms of lip and fingers tingling, chest tightness you describe are commonly found in anxiety and that seems to be the most likely cause, in particular given normal ER test results. So I suggest relaxation exercises, activities like yoga and only over the counter Ibuprofen for headaches. If symptoms persist anti-anxiety medication like Amitriptyline (also used for headache prevention) may be considered.

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What Causes A Headache Around The Frontal Area Radiating Towards The Bridge Of The Nose?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Given the lack of nasal congestion it is unlikely to be a sinus headache. It looks much more likely to be tension type headache, which is a very common benign headache. It is often associated with anxiety and in my opinion that is an issue you suffer from as well. Those symptoms of lip and fingers tingling, chest tightness you describe are commonly found in anxiety and that seems to be the most likely cause, in particular given normal ER test results. So I suggest relaxation exercises, activities like yoga and only over the counter Ibuprofen for headaches. If symptoms persist anti-anxiety medication like Amitriptyline (also used for headache prevention) may be considered. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.