10 effective home remedies for sinusitis
Getting those regular headaches can be painful and at the same time exhausting. The pains don’t go away quickly. Have you ever wondered if these aches surrounding your eyes and all-around your face could be a sign of you suffering from sinusitis?
Sinusitis and migraine are often misunderstood and misdiagnosed. There are a lot of myths dancing around the ailment.
To bust myths about sinusitis, read: https://www.drbatras.com/sinusitis-myths-busted
Sinusitis can stem from various factors such as:
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Virus:
In adults, 90 percent cases of sinusitis result from a virus -
Bacteria:
1 in 10 adults suffer from sinusitis caused by bacteria -
Pollutants:
Chemicals or irritants in the air can trigger a buildup of mucus resulting in sinus attacks -
Fungi:
The sinuses either react to fungi in the air or they are invaded by fungi.
With a number of options for treating sinusitis, the most common methods are decongestant nasal sprays such as oxymetazoline (Afrin), if used for too long could make congestion levels worse.
If you are searching for home remedies to relieve yourself from the constant pain and irritable cold and fever that come with it, here are 10 simple but effective tips and tricks :
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Eucalyptus oil:
A person can use eucalyptus oil by applying it to tissue paper and sleeping next to it, or by adding a few drops of it to hot water and inhaling the steam. It helps kill germs in and around the nasal passage that contribute to a sinus infection. -
Turmeric (haldi) and Ginger Root:
Not only does turmeric contains natural anti-inflammatory properties, but it is also rich in antioxidants that helps loosen mucus from clogged nasal passages, relax sinus pressure, and make you feel instantly better.
Also Read: 7 PROVEN HEALTH BENEFITS OF TURMERIC
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Hydrate:
Drink lots of water and/or juice—to help thin your mucus. Avoid caffeinated or alcoholic beverages, which can cause dehydration and aggravate the attacks. -
Steam:
Engage in steaming from a pot or bowl of hot water or take a hot shower to help ease sinus pain and open your nasal passages. -
Add a little spice to your meals:
Eat spicy foods as per your spice tolerance to help clear your nasal passages. -
C is key:
Up your intake of vitamin C that may help reduce inflammation and relieve the duration of a sinus infection or cold symptoms. -
Add a humidifier in your room:
Use a humidifier or vaporizer in your room while you sleep to add moisture to the air that helps reduce congestion. -
Acupuncture:
Another simple remedy for sinusitis is to use acupuncture at the points recommended for the sinuses that decreases inflammation, strengthens the immune system and helps the body to heal itself. -
Know your triggers:
If you are allergic to certain foods, their consumption may trigger a sinus infection. To know more, watch Dr Mukesh Batra talk about food allergies: https://youtu.be/Ylrj1I0D53U -
Have soup:
Several studies support the benefits of soup in easing congestion. Soup with fresh herbs with some steam combined with a bunch of healthy ingredients helps clear the sinuses.
Sinusitis and Homeopathy:
Homeopathy is a natural medical system that augments a person’s natural defences. Rather than suppressing the symptoms, homeopathic medicines are prescribed for their unique ability to go to the root cause of the problem.
Homeopathy is prescribed as per the patient’s treatment requirements like if a patient with yellowish-green mucus that comes out in strings, Kali Bich is prescribed, while another with whitish-mucus in lumps may require homeopathic remedy Silicea.
Homeopathic treatment can lead to a significant reduction in the frequency and intensity of sinus attacks and can often lead to the total elimination of their occurrence.
To know more on how homeopathy can help cure sinusitis, read: https://www.drbatras.com/what-sinusitis-its-types-homeopathy-treatment
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