Written by Jibblescribbits | 20 Feb 2018

Having sinusitis today is as common as the flu, this is due to the large number of microorganisms such as fungi, viruses, and bacteria that we are exposed to daily. Sinusitis occurs when the cavities behind the nose are swollen from mucus buildup, with pain, swelling, and pressure in the bones around the nose, cheeks, and eyes, known as the paranasal sinuses.

It is possible that it is usually accompanied by headaches, fever, bad breath and a red nose. These symptoms become a problem for our kind daily performance, but surely you do not consider it as a serious factor to go from emergency to the doctor. For this reason, we prepare some practical home remedies for sinusitis, which you can do naturally and without incurring so many expenses of course.

Before taking note of the remedies, it is necessary that you know the leading causes of sinusitis, in this way you will have the opportunity to reduce the risk of suffering it.

What causes sinusitis?

• Diseases such as asthma, common cold or flu, increase the mucus in the nasal passages producing annoying inflammation, discomfort and pain.
• The substances to which we expose ourselves in the street; smog, cigarette smoke, pollution of cars and dust.
• A poorly treated oral hygiene is also a factor that causes infections and inflammations.
• The abrupt changes of temperatures; For example, if we are in a room or an air-conditioned car, it is normal that when we leave here we have a thermal shock and our nose is dry.
• The deviated partitions caused by blows or birth are also a frequent factor.
• Poor nutrition, regarding consumer products with high content of refined sugar, saturated fats, salt and canned products.
• Nor can we leave aside the emotional factor, since when something affects us in our work, study, or in our personal lives; they are reflected in irritation, excessive intellectual wear, lack of rest, stress and even depression.

How to treat sinusitis with home remedies?

• Drink plenty of fluids is vital to help decongest mucus and prevent further dehydration.
• Rest well! If you have had a hectic day, and your mind does not stop thinking about all your pending, it is time to take a break of at least 24 hours so that your body can rest and recover defenses.
• You can prepare an infusion with leaves of eucalyptus or mint; if you mix it with one with a spoon of honey and lemon juice, it will help you not only to decongest but also the discomfort in the throat that you may have.
• Another easy-to-prepare infusion is with one small piece of ginger, eucalyptus leaves, two tablespoons of honey and lemon juice.
• Eucalyptus vapors is an excellent way to help reduce inflammation of the sinuses and clean the mucosa. It is effortless, you heat the water with some eucalyptus leaves, until there is plenty of steam and put a towel over your head to breathe as much as possible said steam for about 5 to 10 minutes.
• Another vapor that you can do if you do not have eucalyptus is with salt, and inhale the breath in the same way as the previous remedy for 5 minutes. You can repeat this every hour if necessary.
• The foods you eat are also important; take in the morning fruits or juices with a high content of Vitamin C, this will help you raise your defenses. On the other hand, I recommend that you reduce the consumption of sugars, dairy products, and sausages; since they encourage the incubation of germs.
• Carrot juice or eating it raw inside salads are also good food for mucous membranes and to help increase defenses, due to its high carotene content.
• Another simple way is to boil a little water, dissolving one teaspoon of sea salt, wait for it to cool down to avoid an accident and apply 2 to 3 drops through the nose, vacuuming with caution. Although its frequent use can cause the dryness and swelling of the paranasal sinuses because ordinary water does not have the right properties to hydrate the cells of this sensitive part of our body. For these cases it is recommended to use sprayers made with seawater; that can help you clean the nostrils, hydrate the cells providing benefits of inflammation. And the best thing is that you can use them daily and thus minimize the risk of being infected by a virus or bacteria that causes frequent flu and colds, which increase the problem of sinusitis.

To finish it is advisable to promote the habit of proper cleaning in the nose because as we saw at the beginning, we are talking about the organ most exposed to pollution and the one that least pays attention. We hope you are served these home remedies for sinusitis, but remember that it is always good to prevent this type of symptoms so annoying that they do not interrupt our rhythms of life.