Home Remedies To Fight Sinus
Drink plenty of fluids but avoid caffeine. Depending on the season, one may need about 2 litres of water per day.
Taking steaming hot shower/ bath is an effective way to moisten sinus and help it to clear. Eucalyptus oil being a natural decongestant will be more beneficial.
Eating spicy foods will help clear nasal passage.
Humidifier in dry months, with humidity levels at 30-50 % helps to keep the sinus moist. Caution, humidifier should be mold free, or else can cause allergies.
Warm compress helps to ease the nasal passage moist. By putting some uncooked rice/ oats in a clean socks and microwaving it with some lavender oil till the temperature you can tolerate helps. Or you can inhale steam with some eucalyptus oil, which will also help greatly.
Saline solution is very effective in fighting blocked nasal passage. It thins the mucus, thus helping it to come out easily. This can be done using a neti pot.
Keep your house free from allergies- flowers, molds, strong smells , dust etc.
Bromelain is a protein found in pineapple stems and can be bought as a supplement from health food and natural remedy stores. But consult your physician before using them, so it doesn't interfere with your other medications.
Avoid antibiotics till you have exhausted using natural remedies and found it ineffective. As overuse of antibiotics, can lead to bacteria resistance.
If the natural and over-the-counter remedies fail to improve your condition, you should consult a Doctor. Doctors can make a referral for a scan which may uncover anatomical blockages that require surgery, or they can send you to be allergy tested. Your Doctor can also refer you to an ENT Specialist if your problems require a more involved or integrated form of treatment than natural remedies can provide.
Taking steaming hot shower/ bath is an effective way to moisten sinus and help it to clear. Eucalyptus oil being a natural decongestant will be more beneficial.
Eating spicy foods will help clear nasal passage.
Humidifier in dry months, with humidity levels at 30-50 % helps to keep the sinus moist. Caution, humidifier should be mold free, or else can cause allergies.
Warm compress helps to ease the nasal passage moist. By putting some uncooked rice/ oats in a clean socks and microwaving it with some lavender oil till the temperature you can tolerate helps. Or you can inhale steam with some eucalyptus oil, which will also help greatly.
Saline solution is very effective in fighting blocked nasal passage. It thins the mucus, thus helping it to come out easily. This can be done using a neti pot.
Keep your house free from allergies- flowers, molds, strong smells , dust etc.
Bromelain is a protein found in pineapple stems and can be bought as a supplement from health food and natural remedy stores. But consult your physician before using them, so it doesn't interfere with your other medications.
Avoid antibiotics till you have exhausted using natural remedies and found it ineffective. As overuse of antibiotics, can lead to bacteria resistance.
If the natural and over-the-counter remedies fail to improve your condition, you should consult a Doctor. Doctors can make a referral for a scan which may uncover anatomical blockages that require surgery, or they can send you to be allergy tested. Your Doctor can also refer you to an ENT Specialist if your problems require a more involved or integrated form of treatment than natural remedies can provide.
Labels: allergens, Bromelain, eucalyptus, fluids, home remedies, humidifier, Neti Pot, saline solution, sinus infectiosn, spicy food, steaming, warm compress
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