sinus infection

[stretch1967]

I have pretty much have had sinus infections all my life. I dont like those sinus things you spray up your nose. It makes me feel like I am drowning. Hopefully in 2 weeks I get my cat done and she can tell me what she can do to help my problem.

[hensleyll]

i dont really like those nose things either but i will use it if need be

[wadee1958]

anyone know any home remedies cant afford to take off work to go to dr

ugh, hate sinus infection, had it one time i felt so miserable.

[hensleyll]

i apparently have another one,UGH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[king4cash]

The first thing to do when you suspect you have sinus infection is to dilute 1/4 teaspoon of salt in 1 cup of warm water and then draw this solution into an ear bulb syringe. Gently place the bulb into your nose and squeeze while breathing into get the salt water up into the nasal passages where it can help clean away the mucus and decrease swelling. Inflammation in the nasal passageway creates nasal pressure that can lead to headaches and prolonged infection.

 

[hensleyll]

not to sound like a baby but does this burn

[king4cash]

Add a piece of crushed ginger to cup of regular tea, this works as one of the simplest home remedies for sinus infections....

[hensleyll]

so where do i get the ginger is it in a bottle like parsley or do i have to get it fresh have yet another sinus infection

[king4cash]

Buy a neti pot at your local drug store for less than 15 dollars use as directed, it works wonders for sinus problems and colds! I swear by it 100%

[hensleyll]

 yes everyone tells me turns out all along it was abcess tooth had root canal two dats ago pain almost all.gone

[linderlizzie]

Neti pots work really well, but be sure to use distilled water and the medicine that comes with the pot. It's a little tricky to learn at first, but worth it, in my opinion. 

Salt water is always good for a sore throat. It's very healing. Ibuprofen will help pain and inflammation. Stay away from over the counter nasal sprays. They have a negative rebound effect. 

Chicken soup is fabulous for colds and sinus infections.  Steam is also comforting. You can just get in the shower for a while or hold you head over a bowl of steaming hot water with a towel. Don't get upset. Eat if you feel like eating and don't eat if you don't feel like it.

Hot tea with lemon and honey is therapeutic and comforting, and it eases sore throats.
Drink tons of water so all that mucous junk can drain out of your body more quickly.

I have also heard that putting Mentholatum on your feet can stop a cough. Haven't given it too much of a trial 'cause I don't get many colds and such.

And don't forget taking some hefty quantities of Vitamin C.  Dr. Linus Pauling was a huge proponent of this.

Think happy thoughts, like you'll be better soon. Corny, but effective.

[short4love]

Did you try some of the over the counter sinus pills yet.

[angsilva2000]

I hate sinuses , i have problem with them a lot

[hensleyll]

well most my headaches gone ,must have been the bad teeth

[freedavis]

Yes, try and use the netipot solution.  That just poors in nose and clean all that mess out your head.  Do about 4 times a day to cure.  Better then medicaiton.