Natural Remedies for Sinus Infections
January 30th, 2010 | by admin |The infection of the sinuses (cavities situated inside the skull, which are filled with air), also known as sinusitis is produced by bacteria, fungus and sometimes by pollutants and allergic factors. The sinus infections affect every year 37 million Americans and it seems to be more frequent than hundreds of years ago even though anti-biotherapy has been discovered for some time.
Antibiotics are useful in treating sinusitis because they kill the bacterium that causes this disease, but this therapy needs to be accompanied by decongestants, antihistamines and topic steroids in order to relieve the symptoms this affection gives.
Besides oral drugs, home remedies are welcomed as they help preventing another recurrence of sinusitis and also increases the effectiveness of the treatment given by the doctor.
Sinusitis appears when the nasal membrane gets affected by pollutants, cold or dry air and becomes inflamed. Secondary the cilia will slow down their movements, and mucus will be mass produced in order to eliminate the accumulated bacteria. Because cilia are not working properly the mucus will be trapped in the sinuses and cause a local infection.
Symptoms of sinus infection are: fever, headaches, sore throat, yellowish or green colored mucus and facial pressure around the eyes, forehead and cheeks; cough; some could even think they have flu. These symptoms generally last more than 10 days.
People who have a weakened immune system (due to cancer, HIV, and diabetes), children and elders can easily develop sinusitis. People who work in places exposed to infections, people who suffer of allergies, and smokers are more vulnerable to sinusitis than others.
It is important for the patient to drink hot liquids like tea, and chicken soup. This will increase the movements of the cilia and will remove the mucus from the sinuses faster. Avoid coffee as it seems to be non effective in treating sinusitis.
When traveling you should be careful at the air conditioner because it keeps the air dry and this is not a good think for the sinuses. That is why even when traveling you should have some tea bags with you and ask for hot water to prepare a tea.
Warm compresses applied on the face are also a good solution. They must be used three times a day for at least five minutes.
For cleaning their sinuses, yoga practitioners use a saltwater solution. They sniff it in and out of their nose and so they clean the nose cavities. Nowadays special sinus irrigators have been invented in order to make this procedure easier.
The most important thing is preventing sinus infections by keeping your nose clear, quitting smoking and treating well and as soon as possible any type of colds and allergies.
So, if you want to find out more about sinus infection or aven about home remedies for sinus infection you should visit this link http://www.sinus-infection-guide.com
Groshan Fabiola
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7 Responses to “Natural Remedies for Sinus Infections”
By Tired Puppy on Jan 30, 2010 | Reply
What are some natural remedies for sinus infections?
I’m looking for natural (’alternative’) solutions only, please.
Thanks.
By T and S on Jan 30, 2010 | Reply
medi- rinse i found mine at wal-greens about $12
also try a steam
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By Prince_vladimir on Jan 30, 2010 | Reply
Boil some water and if you can get some rose mary. Once water is boiling get some rose mary let it sit in for 30secs while flame is on. After doing so get a towel put it over your head at put your face above the pot to allow the steam and rosemary work it’s magic. Also i would not use tap water since it contains flourid, copper, dirt, rust and well stuff that would make it pointless
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By Faithful***** on Jan 30, 2010 | Reply
Colloidal Silver, Echinacea with Vit. C & chopped raw garlic taken with a glass of water.
Hope this helps you.
For immediate relief, eat some table mustard & get the other remedies around.
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By Susan Yarrawonga on Jan 30, 2010 | Reply
Potassium iodide helps but you must only use it for a very short term. It is unsuitable for long term use.
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Web search for "potassium iodide" + "sinus infections"
By Laura L on Jan 30, 2010 | Reply
The only things that really helped me was when my Dr. told me about a sinus wash that will kill bacteria.
you need
distilled water
sea salt
liquid chlorophyll and colloidal silver from the health food store.
in a glass mix 1/4 cup water with a pinch of salt and heat to body temperature.
add 5 drops each silver and chlorophyll and mix.
using a large dropper (like one used for infant medication) drop 2 full droppersfull into one side of the nose while laying down.
Turn the head and let it drain out the other nostril. Be sure to have paper towels handy.
The silver kills the bacteria and there are several hundred kind that can live in the sinus cavities and anti biotics don’t get rid of them all.
Do this twice a day for a week, mixing up the mixture fresh each time.
Then do it once a week for maintenance.
There is nothing in this that will hurt you, and it cured me.
I do not have to take claritin, or antibiotics anymore.
best wishes
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By cat2kitty99 on Jan 30, 2010 | Reply
Netti pot with saliene (salt water) It’s like a little tea pot that you rinse your sinuses with. Sound gross, I know, but it works! My kids and husband use it as well (ages 12 & 14) If they can do it, you can! Avail. at drug stores, Byerly’s etc. It was demonstrated on Oprah – that’s what clinched it for me!
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