Sinus Health: Relief & Prevention of Sinusitis Symptoms

There are millions of people who suffer from sinusitis every year. Sinusitis causes pressure around the bridge of your nose, low grade fevers accompanied by a feeling of swollen eyes and headaches and a green, yellow or grayish colored mucus. The pressure associated with sinusitis can also cause awful ear and dental pain.

Instructions

• 1

  Don't blow that nose! Blowing your nose can send bacteria into your sinuses. Try an antihistamine instead.

• 2

  Cry. Crying relieves stress and pent up sinus pressure.

• 3

  Sleep with your head elevated. This allows your sinuses to drain.

• 4

  Avoid nasal spray usage that lasts longer than 3 days. This can cause a rebound effect that's even worse the second time around.

• 5

  Lean over a steaming water source with a towel over your head to capture it and breath deeply. If you can not do this, drape a warm, wet washcloth over the bridge of your nose and eyes.

• 6

  Hum. Swedish researchers believe that humming can help keep the sinuses clear and healthy.

• 7

  Avoid cigarettes, wheat, wine and milk during common flare up times. These are known sinus irritants.