Home Remedies For Sinus Pressure

Millions of people struggle daily with the symptom of sinus pressure. It can be an annoying, and sometimes severely painful thing to have to deal with on a daily basis. There are several different treatments to help provide relief, and there are many home remedies for sinus pressure that many people find preferable to over the counter and prescription medications.

Pressure in the sinuses is caused by the swelling of the nasal passageways, causing congestion, which make it difficult for the sinuses to drain mucus. As mucus accumulates within the sinuses the feeling of pressure is felt.

While there are literally a dozen different home remedies that people use to treat sinus pressure, here are a few of the most common:

  • Warm compresses
  • Steam inhalation (humidifiers, etc.)
  • Nasal washes
  • Spicy foods
  • Head elevation

1. WARM COMPRESSES

Heat is one of the surest ways to break up congestion and relieve pressure in your sinuses. Lie on your back and place a hot, moist wash cloth over the affected sinuses for 3 - 5 minutes or until you the symptoms subside. Afterwards you can blow your nose to clear built-up discharge.

2. STEAM INHALATION

Much in the same way as warm compresses, steam inhalation can do wonders for relieving sinus pressure. Standing in a hot shower for 10 - 15 minutes can help breakdown congestion and clear the sinuses. You can also use a humidifier in an enclosed room, and breathe the vapors for 10 - 15 minutes. Some people prefer to add 3 drops of Eucalyptus oil to a basin of steaming water. Place a bath towel over your head and breathe in the steam for 5 minutes.

3. NASAL WASHES

Nasal washes can help remove debris and dried mucus from within the nasal passageways. Mixing a simple saline solution (warm salt water mixture) and flushing your nose out using a neti pot or nasal irrigation kit can help break up congestion and open the sinuses. You can purchase a neti pot or nasal irrigation kit at your local drug store.

4. EAT SPICY FOODS

There's an old saying about spicy foods that has a strong amount of truth behind it. “...it'll clear your sinuses” is literally what it will do. Eating foods with jalapenos, cayenne pepper, garlic or horseradish sauce will help thin the mucus membrane, making the sinuses more susceptible to drainage. Next time you're feeling congested head down to your local Mexican food place and eat as much salsa as you can handle, it may just help clear your sinuses.

5. HEAD ELEVATION

Slightly elevating your head whenever you lie down or sleep will help give the sinuses a better chance at draining especially when combined with any of these home remedies.

The next time you are feeling pressure in any of your sinuses give some of these remedies a whirl and see what they do to help your situation. There are dozens more on the internet so everyone is bound to find one that, at the very least, helps their situation a small bit.

WHAT SINUS DYNAMICS CAN DO FOR YOU

If you continually suffer from sinus pressure due to sinusitis, Sinus Dynamics may be able to help. Sinus Dynamics specializes in the treatment of sinusitis using compounded medications and state of the art technology to bring thousands of people relief from their sinusitis symptoms. If you've yet to find relief from your symptoms, call Sinus Dynamics now.

If you would like to know more about the treatment we offer, you can contact us using this site or call us at 1.877.447.4276 and one of our friendly staff members will gladly assist you with any questions or concerns that you may have. Thousands of people have found relief with the help of Sinus Dynamics and you could be next! Call now!


 
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