Before discussing, home remedies for Sinus Infection, let us understand what it is. Anatomy of human body has some valuable parts and your nose is one of it. It has a perplexing system on the inside, which includes narrow paths and 8 hollow spaces that are filled with air. These are connected to your ears and eyes. This intricate system allows you to inhale air and process it before it reaches lungs. The air-filled hollow spaces are also called paranasal sinuses that give resonance to your voice. When these nasal passages become inflamed or irritated through some kind of bacterial attack, then the sinus membranes conceal more than normal mucus.
“Mucus is a thick and slippery fluid that is produced by the membranes which line particular organs like the nose, vagina, mouth, and throat.”
Also, on irritation of nasal passages, the sinus membrane swells up and blocks the opening. This results in the uneasy flow of mucus & air, which is the perfect stage for bacteria to set-in and flourish. As a matter of fact, sinuses can be caused due to any chronic infection related to the nose.
Acute Sinusitis :: It lasts for 7 to 10 days, wherein it produces minor or major headache.
Chronic Sinusitis :: It lasts for an extended period and causes headaches (sometimes), chronic coughing, postnasal drip, and unpleasant discharge. Cases for recurrent ear infections have also been reported in such cases.
Home Remedies For Sinus Infection
- Inhaling of steam therapy is the most basic therapy for Sinus Infection. You should inhale the steam at least 2 to 3 times per day/ While doing so, ensure to use a quality steam vaporizer and keep a towel on your head.
- Sleeping in the head-elevated position, motivates the drainage.
- Stop using milk and dairy products, in case of Sinus Infection.
- Make sure to eliminate use of sugar in your daily diet.
- Take 3 seeds viz fenugreek, fennel and flaxseed. Mix these herbs, boil them for couple of minutes and drink aplenty.
- Keep small amount of salt in your palm and pour warm water on it. Now, plug one nostril and breath in the solution with the other nostril. Repeat this process with the other nostril.
- Include higher percentage of Vitamin C in your diet.
- Drink lots of water on daily basis.
- Also, it is recommended to use humidifier in your room, as it will assists in the treatment of sinusitis.
Garlic Treatment of Sinusitis
Put 2 drops of garlic-juice in your nose. Garlic juice will assist in removal of unwanted fluids in the nose. A word of caution here, putting garlic juice directly into nose may be unbearable for some people. If this is the case, then you might consider the other option. In about 40 droplets of water, put 2 or 3 cloves of garlic and let it stay for about 15 minutes. This way, any oil present in the garlic will be absorbed. Put 20 drops of this solution in each nostril.
