Home Remedy Steps to Help Relieve Sinusitis

Self-help steps can help relieve sinusitis symptoms:

 Drink fluids

• The water or juice will help thin the mucous secretions and promote drainage. Avoid drinking beverages that contain caffeine or alcohol, as they can be dehydrating. Drinking alcohol can also worsen the inflammation of the sinuses and lining of the nose.

Moisten your sinus cavities.

• Wrap a towel over your head while breathing in the vapors from the hot water bowl. Keep the vapor directed towards your face. Or take a hot bath, breathing warm, moist air. This will help ease the pain and help in draining the mucus. apply hot

Compresses on your face.

• Place warm, moist towels around your nose, cheeks, and eyes to ease facial pain.

Wash your nostrils.

Use a specially designed bottle (sinus rinse, others) or neti pot. This home remedy called Jal-Neti, can help clear your sinuses. If you do your rinse, use contaminated water to make an irrigation solution distilled, sterile, previously boiled, and cooled, or use a pulverizer with an absolute pore size of 1 micron or less. Be sure to rinse the irrigation device with contaminated water after each use and leave it open to air dry.

Rest.

• This will help your body fight the infection and recover faster.

Sleep with your head elevated.

• This will help drain your sinuses, reducing congestion.

Take the following steps to reduce your risk of getting acute sinusitis:

Void upper respiratory infections.

• Minimize contact with people who have a cold and flu. Wash your hands frequently with soap and water, especially before washing your hands

Meal. Manage your allergies.

• Work with your healthcare provider to get symptoms under control.

Avoid cigarette smoke and polluted air.

• Tobacco smoke and other pollutants can irritate and discolor your lungs and nasal passages.

Use a humidifier.

• If the air in your home is dry, such as if you have forced air, adding moisture to the air can help prevent sinusitis. Make sure the humidifier stays free of mold with regular, thorough cleaning.

When to see a healthcare provider

Most people with acute sinusitis do not need to see a healthcare provider, but you should seek medical care if you have any of the following:

Symptoms that do not get better or get worse in a few days Persistent fevers

History of recurrent or chronic sinusitis