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8 Home Remedies For Sinusitis

Home Remedies For Sinusitis

[toc]Sinusitis is one medical problem that is quite common. A lot of people suffer from sinusitis. Once sinusitis triggers, it gets uncontrollable. The sinus produces extra mucus, becomes swollen and can also get blocked. There can be many factors which trigger sinusitis like pollen in air, moist environment, pollution, smoke and in-ventilated room.

Also, a deviated septum results in sinusitis. The condition of sinusitis is very uncomfortable but with the help of home remedies, relief can be found in sinusitis. If certain home remedies are done regularly, future cases of sinusitis can be avoided.


8 Home Remedies For Sinusitis

Food Having Anti Fungal And Anti Bacterial Properties

Garlic & Onion To Reduce Sinusitis

Sinusitis is triggered by external factors like allergies. Consumption of food containing anti fungal and anti bacterial properties will help in finding a relief from sinusitis. Consume a lot of such foods like garlic and onion. Include these in your daily diet. Also, eat 2 raw cloves of garlic each morning on an empty stomach and drink water. It will help in curing sinusitis.


Increase Fluid Intake

Fluid Intake To Reduce Sinusitis

Sinusitis results in building of thick mucus which blocks air passages and result in headache and breathing problem. If the mucus remains thin and watery, sinusitis will not result in uncomfortable situations. In order to keep mucus thin, drink a lot of fluids which include water, fresh juices, soups and shakes. Avoid alcohol. It will worsen the situation.


Eucalyptus Oil

Eucalyptus Oil To Reduce Sinusitis

If an instant relief is desired, mix a few a drops of eucalyptus oil with warm water and apply on the cheek bones. As you inhale, essence of eucalyptus oil will get into the nostrils and provide relief from inflamed nostrils. It will also open blocked nose.


Vapour Inhalation

Vapour Inhalation To Reduce Sinusitis

Vapour therapy is a very popular home remedy in treating sinusitis. Boil water in a vessel and as the vapour starts coming from boiled water, take the vessel off from flame. Now cover your head and face with a thick towel and inhale vapour of boiled water. Vapour will thin mucus. It will also provide relief from headache, sneezing and inflamed nostrils. The patient will find great relief after 3-4 minutes of vapour inhalation.


No Smoking

Quit Smoking To Reduce Sinusitis

Sinusitis symptoms will aggravate if you smoke either actively or passively. Smoking triggers sinusitis. So never smoke. Also, maintain a distance if somebody is smoking in your vicinity. Even a passive smoking is enough to trigger sinusitis.


Warm Towel

Warm Towel To Reduce Sinusitis

If you have already got an attack of sinusitis, you can find relief by soaking a face towel in warm water and covering your face with it. You will immediately stop sneezing. Keep the towel for a couple of minutes. Again, soak the towel in warm water and keep on face. Repeat the procedure 4-5 times. You will feel relieved.


Fenugreek Seeds

Fenugreek Seeds To Reduce Sinusitis

Fenugreek seeds have property to calm symptoms of sinusitis. Take a spoon of fenugreek seeds in a glass of water. Boil the water for 3 minutes. Now strain the water. Let the water cool a little. Now sip it like a hot tea. Do it twice a day and you will find relief from sinusitis.


Drink Hot Tomato Soup

Tomato Soup To Reduce Sinusitis

Try to consume more and more of hot liquids, when suffering from blocked nose, due to sinusitis. It will thin the mucus. Drink hot tomato soup. Add onions and garlic for flavour. Sip it hot. For this, you can take 3-4 tomatoes and boil them. Make a puree in a blender. Put a spoon of olive oil in a pan. Add onions, garlic and salt. Add tomato puree and some water. Let the mixture boil. Once the mixture cools a little, pour in a cup and sip it.

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