Blocked Sinus: 4 Ways To Clear It Naturally

Blocked sinus can be a frustrating and irritating
condition.  It may cause difficulty in eating or sleeping.
Blocked sinus can lead to a sinus headache and even
equilibrium problems when the blockage reaches the ear.
While some prescription medications may provide some
relief, natural home remedies can be effective in clearing
a blocked sinus.  The latter do not have any ill side
effects, are non-habit forming and can be used as often as
needed.

Here are 4 natural ways to clear a blocked sinus from the
comfort of your home.

1. Increase humidity
Most sinus blockages and infections occur in the winter
months.  This is the time of year when heating is on and
the doors and windows are closed, making the inside air
very dry.

The easiest fix to this problem is to increase humidity in
the air.  You can use a whole-house humidifier that
attaches to your furnace.  If that is not an option you can
use small room-sized humidifiers throughout the house.
These are inexpensive and can greatly improve humidity
levels.  Be sure to keep the water filled and clean the
containers often to avoid bacteria and mold build up.

Alternatively, boil a large pot of water on the stove.  The
vapor from the boiling water adds humidity to the air.
Another quick fix is to sit in the bathroom with the hot
shower running for 20 minutes or so.

2. Nasal irrigation
This is a method of running sterile water into the nose.
You can buy a small irrigation pot from a health food store
and follow the package directions.  If you need something a
little more portable try using a saline nasal spray. Nasal
irrigation works by cleaning the nasal passages and sinus
cavities of mucus and thereby, assisting the natural
cleaning system of your nasal passages.

3. Warm compress
A wet towel or washcloth can be heated and placed on the
face, over the nose and sinuses. This will help clear the
sinus cavities by loosening the mucus so that it will drain
out more easily.  You can purchase warm compress that can
be heated in the microwave, from health food stores or
pharmacies.

4. Eucalyptus or menthol
Eucalyptus or menthol oil can be used in a steam inhalation
to relieve nasal and sinus congestion, in draining mucus
and relieving pressure. Menthol is derived from peppermint.
It is a natural anesthetic, germicidal and the vapors are
an incredible decongestant.  Eucalyptus oil is a powerful
antiseptic with antibacterial properties. To create an
eucalyptus steam inhalation, pour some boiling water into a
bowl and add 3 drops of eucalyptus oil. Look down, with
your head over the bowl. Cover your head and bowl with a
towel. Close your eyes and inhale the steam slowly for 10
minutes.

You can also put a few drops of eucalyptus on a
handkerchief and sniff periodically.

Each of these natural remedies can be used alone or in
combination with each other to relieve your blocked sinus.
They do not cause complications or harmful effects even if
used in conjunction with drug medications.


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