Warning

The management of migraine is outwith the scope of these referral guidelines. However, studies have shown that patients with self-reported “sinus headache” were actually found to have migraine in 50-80% of cases.

Editorial Information

Last reviewed: 07/05/2025

Next review date: 07/05/2028

Author(s): Consultant ENT Surgeon and ENT Clinical Lead; ENT Consultant; and ST7, ENT.

Version: 1.0

Approved By: ENT, NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde

Reviewer name(s): Clinical Director ENT / Head and Neck Surgery .