Can hay fever cause headaches?
Yes, hay fever can cause headaches. These often feel like pressure around the sinuses in areas such as the forehead, eyes, cheekbones, and bridge of the nose. Some people may also get migraine-type headaches from their hay fever.
Key points:
- Hay fever triggers sinus headaches from swollen nasal passages.
- Inflammation in sinus cavities builds pressure leading to pain.
- Histamines released during hay fever reactions can cause migraines.
- Headaches are listed as a less common hay fever symptom by UK sources.
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