title: What do we know about rhinogenic headache? The otolaryngologist’s challenge.
abstract: Sinus headache is a common presenting complaint in the otolaryngology office. Although most patients with this presentation are found to have migraine headache, many do not, and others fail therapy. This review focuses on the current understanding of nonneoplastic rhinogenic headache: headaches that are caused or exacerbated by nasal or paranasal sinus disease or anatomy. The literature regarding this topic is reviewed, along with a review of surgical series seeking to correct these abnormalities and the outcomes obtained with intervention. Suggestions are provided regarding patient diagnosis and management, and options for intervention are reviewed.
authors.affiliation: Northeast Ohio Medical University, 4209 Ohio 44, Rootstown, OH 44272, USA; Private Practice, ENT and Allergy Health Services, 25761 Lorain Road, 3rd Floor, North Olmsted, OH 44070, USA. Electronic address: Dr.m.mehle@att.net.
authors.forename: Mark E
authors.initials: ME
authors.lastname: Mehle
mesh_terms: D003299:Cooperative Behavior; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D003952:Diagnostic Imaging; D006261:Headache / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D033183:Interdisciplinary Communication; D008487:Medical History Taking; D008881:Migraine Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*; D009460:Neurologic Examination; D010256:Paranasal Sinuses / Q000473:pathology; D011320:Primary Health Care; D012017:Referral and Consultation; D012220:Rhinitis / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis*; D012852:Sinusitis / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis*
keywords: Contact point headache; Migraine headache; Nasal pain; Rhinogenic headache; Sinus headache