Sinusitis

Sinusitis is an inflammation of the mucous membranes lining the sinuses, which are air-filled pockets located behind the nose, cheeks, and forehead. Sinusitis is usually due to a bacterial, viral, or fungal infection. It causes pain and tenderness around the eyes and cheeks; a stuffy or runny nose; sometimes toothache and pain in jaw. The patient may also have a foul taste and feel feverish.

Home Remedies

Warm compress: Put a warm, moist washcloth over face for 5 to 10 minutes several times a day to relieve pain.
Steam inhalation: Take steam inhalation— Fill a bowl one-third full with hot water and add 3 to 5 drops of eucalyptus oil. Cover your head with a towel, lean over the bowl, and inhale the steam.
Nasal drop: Make a mild saline solution by dissolving 1/2 teaspoon salt into 1/2 cup lukewarm water. Instill 3 to 4 drops of the solution into each nostril with a dropper 6 times a day to help loosen mucus in the nasal passages.
Cinnamon: Mix 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon with enough water to make a paste, and apply paste on head to relieve sinus headache.
Fenugreek: Take a tea prepared by boiling one teaspoon of fenugreek seeds in 2 cup of water till it is reduced to half. Take 3 to 4 cups daily during severe sinus attack.

Do's

Drink plenty of fluids to help keep your mucus thin.
Blow your nose gently.
Get plenty of rest. Sleep with your head raised.
Sleep on your side which helps to make breath easier.

Don’ts

Avoid cold, polluted, or smoky atmospheres.
Avoid dairy products, especially cheese, yogurt, and ice cream.
Avoid forceful nose blowing.

See Doctor

Have severe headaches, vomiting, and fever.
Sinusitis has not begun to clear up after a few days.

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