Sinusitis: Symptoms and natural remedies to heal quickly

Treating sinusitis from the first symptoms and intervening immediately with the most effective natural remedies is important to heal quickly. So let’s find out the best remedies for sinusitis and the most frequent symptoms this inflammation brings.

Sinusitis is an inflammatory state of the paranasal sinuses that can cause several ailments, similar to those of a cold or stuffy nose. There is chronic and acute sinusitis: the first effects persistently for a long time, the second instead occurs sporadically.

The inflammation that creates bothersome sinusitis is most often viral or bacterial. However, the causes of sinusitis can also be other; it can be triggered, for example, as a direct consequence of an allergy or the deviated nasal septum or even of the presence of nasal polyps.

With the help of your doctor, it is always good to go and look for the triggering cause to be able to treat sinusitis more effectively and decisively.

Sinusitis: the most common symptoms

Symptoms of sinusitis can be of various kinds but usually include:

Nose pain

Generally concentrated in the upper part of the nose, on the eyes, near the temples, and the forehead. It can come and go, but most of the time, it is constant. The feeling is that of having something that presses and makes the affected area heavy.

Symptoms of sinusitis: Headache

In some cases, there is a real headache among the symptoms of sinusitis, due most of the time to the accumulation of mucus that you cannot expel.

Symptoms of sinusitis: Stuffy nose and mucus

Nasal congestion is typical of sinusitis. Often it is difficult to breathe from both nostrils, both in the vertical position and lying down, and you need to intervene with some remedy that gives some relief to breathing.

In the meantime, the production of mucus increases, which tends to stagnate in the area of the nasal septum and near the eyes. As a result, in some cases, the taste and smell are temporarily compromised.

Symptoms of sinusitis: dulling sensation

Given the concentration of mucus and the stuffy nose that does not allow you to breathe properly, you often feel dizzy and confused in the presence of sinusitis, with a feeling of heaviness in the head and dullness.

Sore throat, cough, and fever among the symptoms of sinusitis

In some cases, there is also some line of fever and cough; the latter is often a reflection of the mucus, especially at night, descends into the throat, creating irritation.

These symptoms can appear in combination or individually. The important thing is to know how to recognize them at the first hints to fight sinusitis with the help of the most suitable natural remedies.

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Sinusitis: Natural remedies

The natural remedies for sinusitis are different, and most of the time, they are effective already quickly, especially if they are used immediately starting from the first symptoms.

Nasal washings against sinusitis

Very useful to keep the nose clean and disinfect with washes to be carried out with a solution of water and salt (even simple physiological) by spraying first in one nostril and then in the other. A dropper filled with saline can also be used.

To make these nasal washes more effective, it is recommended to use an instrument part of the Ayurvedic tradition: the lota. To disinfect the nasal cavities, the lota must be filled with warm water in which a teaspoon of integral sea salt has been dissolved for every half liter of water used.

Then you put yourself on the sink with your face tilted and pour the water into one nostril, making it come out from the other, and repeat the operation on the other side.

Suffumigi against sinusitis

An excellent system to clear the respiratory tract even in sinusitis is the fumigations that can be carried out using boiling water, chamomile, bicarbonate, or bicarbonate and a few drops of essential oils (find the most suitable below).

Humidifier to clear the nose

Steam is beneficial for dissolving the mucus and clearing the nose in case of sinusitis. On the other hand, arid environments worsen nasal congestion. For this purpose, you can use a room humidifier to be switched on for a few hours during the night in your bedroom.

Hot salt and sinusitis

Among the remedies for sinusitis, the compresses with hot salt are placed on the painful areas or where the mucus is deposited to make it fluid, and it can escape better.

Preparing a hot salt compress is very easy: heat 1 handful of coarse salt in a pan. When it starts to crackle, turn it off and wrap it in a cotton cloth that you will close well with an elastic band. At this point, let it cool slightly and then make compresses for about 15 minutes on congested areas, even several times a day.

Essential oils against sinusitis

Some essential oils can be considered effective natural remedies for sinusitis. The most used are eucalyptus, thyme, pine, tea tree oil, and mint. They can be used by spreading them in the rooms where you are staying or dissolving them in a spoonful of baking soda and then in hot water to breathe in the beneficial vapors released. An excellent hot aromatherapy bath is also excellent.

Water and herbal teas for sinusitis

It is essential during sinusitis attacks to stay hydrated by drinking water or herbal teas. This way not only helps to reduce nasal congestion but also to thin the mucus and expel it. A particularly recommended herbal tea in the case of sinusitis is ginger, a spice with anti-inflammatory qualities.