Phenotype of Headache and Facial Pain in Upper Respiratory Tract Infections

Phenotype of Headache and Facial Pain in Upper Respiratory Tract Infections - a Cross-sectional Study in Primary Care Setting

The goal of this longitudinal study is to assess headache and facial pain features in patients with upper respiratory tract infections (URTI). The main question it aims to answer are:

1. What is the phenotype of headache / facial pain in URTIs

2. Does the above mentioned phenotype is associated with:

   1. aetiologic factor (virus),
   2. type of URTI
   3. headache/facial pain experienced by patients in the past.

Participants will:

• answer standardized questions,
• undergo physical examination,
• have a swab test performend for antigens of common viruses causing URTI.

Inclusion Criteria:

• URTI confirmed by primary care physician
• Informed consent to participate in the study

Exclusion Criteria:

• chronic or recurrent upper respiratory tract disorders
• neoplasms
• signs or symptoms of a serious neurologic or psychiatric disorder.