Sinusitis is an infection of the sinuses, caused by inflammation of the sinus cavities and surrounding area. Symptoms can include pain and pressure around one or both eyes, the forehead, the cheek or top jaw (sometimes confused for a toothache from the pressure and resulting pain behind the back tooth), as well as foul smelling breath, sinus congestion and nasal discharge, sometimes thick and yellow or green in appearance. Treating Sinusitis can be a challenge.

If the nose is not cleared then the sinus pressure felt more strongly in the forehead and often misdiagnosed as headache becomes unbearable and relief is the only thought on the mind of the sufferer. Traditionally, people with front forehead pressure from sinusitis were told to steam their sinuses by boiling water in a kettle and by using a towel wrapped around the head to inhale the steam. Because of the location of the sinus pressure, many sufferers use aspirin that is meant for headaches and really does nothing to unplug the sinus cavities.

You know the answer to the question What is sinusitis?, but did you also know the answer to a cure may already be in your kitchen? Certain spicy or pungent foods, like garlic, cayenne peppers, and horseradish, are known to contain the same chemicals found in sinusitis-fighting drugs and decongestants. Oranges are a milder alternative, as the Vitamin C found in the fruit is known to minimize sinus congestion.

However, we’re not perfect and may catch it regardless, so let’s examine some common ways that we can treat the symptoms of Sinusitis. Decongestants such as pseudoephedrine and phenylpherine are good temporary remedies that help drain the sinuses. Prescribed inhalers, while not decongestants, assist in healing the sinus membranes. Over-the-counter nasal sprays like Dristan and Afrin are basically ‘spray’ versions of decongestants and can be used for a few days or so. Humidifiers or sprays that contain salt water in them will ‘melt’ the infected sinuses away (so to speak).

Take a eucalyptus leave along with a pinch of salt and boil it in water until leaf becomes tender. You can use this one or two ways. Cover head with a towel and inhale vapors and or take a bulb syringe after water has cooled a bit suck the water into the bulb, hold your head back squeeze inside of each nostril eucalyptus works as a natural decongestant. So this will relieve the pressure in the nasal passageways so you can breathe better. You may also use a humidifier or clean air purifier to improve the air you are breathing in.

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