Sinus Infections, Migraines, and Myths: What You Really Need to Know with Dr. Jessica Lee (Ep. 43)

Think your “sinus headache” is really from your sinuses? Think again. In this episode of The Med Edit Podcast, we’re joined by board-certified integrative otolaryngologist and lifestyle medicine physician, Dr. Jessica Lee (@entchat), to untangle the truth about sinus headaches, sinus infections, migraines, and allergies.We cover:Why over 80% of sinus infection diagnoses are wrongThe overlap between allergies, migraines, and infectionsHow chronic rhinosinusitis comes in different forms — and why treatment should match the typeThe surprising gut–sinus connection and the role of probioticsWhy antibiotic overuse is a major problem in ENT careScience-backed integrative treatments like acupuncture, red light therapy, and moreIf you’ve been battling facial pressure, congestion, or recurring “sinus” pain, this episode could change how you think about your symptoms — and your treatment.Connect with Dr. Jessica Gray and Dr. Cari Sorrell:https://themededitpodcast.com/Instagram: @TheMedEditPodcast: https://www.instagram.com/themededitpodcast/Facebook: The Med Edit Podcast: https://www.facebook.com/themededitpodcast/LinkedIn: The Med Edit Podcast: https://www.linkedin.com/company/themededitpodcast/LinkedIn: Dr. Jessica Gray: https://www.linkedin.com/in/Jessica-gray-md/LinkedIn: Dr. Cari Sorrell: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cari-sorrell-42545a7b/⚕️Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center:Continuing Medical Education Credit:https://cmetracker.net/TTUHSC/Publisher?page=pubOpen&nc=7120399723#/myPortalIn support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center and The Med Edit Podcast. Texas Tech University Health Science Center is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.