• Use a humidifier during sleep
• Take long hot showers
• Sleep with your head propped up
• Nasal irrigation
• OTC medications (antihistamines, decongestants)

Using a warm humidifier at night can help ease congestion and thin mucus. Inflammation is largely caused by dry nasal passageways and steam can help add moisture making the mucus easier to flow as well. If you are unable to use a humidifier taking long showers can also help, in addition to breathing steam over a boiling pot of water. Some people add Echinacea and other herbs to the water as well.

Nasal irrigation is a great way to flush out congestion and other bacteria and debris that is causing irritation in your nasal passages. Flushing a saline mixture through your nasal passageways will also help thin mucus and make drainage much easier.

OVER THE COUNTER TREATMENT

Over the counter medications can definitely help ease sinus pressure and also help fight the sinus infection itself. A nasal decongestant (can be purchase in a nasal spray or pill form) will inhibit blood flow to sinuses which will decrease inflammation causing the sinuses to drain. Antihistamines also work well if you’re congestion is allergy related. If you decide to use nasal sprays such as Afrin, only use them for three to five days as they can break down the delicate lining of the nasal passages causing increased inflammation, also known as “the rebound effect”.

ANTIBIOTICS AND SURGERY

In severe cases of sinusitis, sometimes antibiotics or surgery are needed to help relieve sinus pressure. If these home remedies do not work, and your symptoms persist it is recommended to see your physician immediately. They will be able to prescribe you a heavy dose of antibiotics and anti-inflammatory medications that will help ease inflammation and make drainage much easier. However, if medication does not work the physician can refer the patient to an ENT (Ear Nose and Throat doctor) who can perform surgery to cause immediate drainage of the sinuses.

LET SINUS DYNAMICS BRING YOU RELIEF TODAY

Many people are able to find relief from sinus pressure with simple home remedies and good old fashioned bed rest. For others, more invasive and serious measures are needed. If you feel that you are unable to find the relief you have been looking for, then maybe Sinus Dynamics can help bring you relief from your sinus pressure and other sinusitis symptoms.

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