Sinus Infection Home Remedies
Sinus infections are no fun and are often not fixed with antibiotics, so many people are interested in learning sinus infection home remedies to see what can help them get rid of that sinusbproblem for good.
Sinus infections are generally caused by a virus, which causes the usual and typical cold and flu symptoms such as runny nose, cough, fever, and nasal congestion. When the cold does not clear up on its own, often times mucous will get trapped in the sinus cavities causing germs to become trapped. This is a great environment for germs to thrive, and so what results are the usual sinus infection symptoms such as headache, sinus pressure, and worsening cold symptoms.
Most doctors will prescribe an antibiotic for sinus infections, but many people are hesitant about that as a treatment, since the overuse of antibiotics can not only disrupt the natural eco-system in your body of good bacteria, but it can also cause other strains of bacteria to become resistant to the medications. There has also been some research that antibiotic use can actually lead to repeat and recurring sinus infections, since they cause the mucous to dry up, but do not actually get rid of the germs causing the mucous in the first place! Fortunately, except in cases when there is fever, swelling, nausea, or other symptoms that should be investigated by a doctor, most mild sinus infections can be treated at home rather effectively.
Here are some of the home remedies you can try for a sinus infection:
Hot Compress/Steam: To get better, the goal is to cause the mucous to loosen and get out of your nose. A hot wash cloth or inhaling hot steam can work wonders in helping to relieve sinus pressure as well as help loosen mucous. Running a steam mist vaporizer can also sometimes help with congestion.
Nasal Irrigation: There are a number of different nasal irrigation systems available to choose from that can help relieve sinus congestion. Most Ear, Nose, and Throat specialists recommend regular nasal irrigation to help relieve sinus congestion. The Nasaline Nasal Irrigator
Avoid Dairy Products: Dairy products such as milk, cheese, yogurt, ice cream, and others can make mucous thicken and can make sinus problems even worse. Avoiding them won’t get rid of a sinus infection, but it will help it clear up faster.
Apple Cider Vinegar: Apple Cider vinegar is another natural “cure-all” used for treating cold and sinus infections. Mixing some apple cider vinegar with a little honey and drinking about a tablespoon of it can sometimes help.
Garlic: Garlic has always been a favorite to eat to help clear the congestion, as it also has antimicrobial properties as well. Eating raw garlic will help the most, but garlic tablets can also be helpful for some.
What sinus infection home remedies have you tried? Share them in the comments section below.
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