What Are the Causes of Intense Sinus Pain without Congestion?
Many people are misdiagnosed for sinus headaches due to allergies or the common cold when in fact the sinus pain is caused by another issue, according to Jackson Sinus. When a person experiences intense sinus pain, it is usually caused by inflamed sinus cavities that place pressure throughout the head, resulting in intense pain. While irritated sinuses may be a cause of sinus pain, it is typically accompanied with congestion. The most common causes of intense sinus pain without congestion are a deviated septum, nasal polyps, sinusitis and temporomandibular joint, or TMJ, issues, according to Jackson Sinus.
