Sinusitis is an infection of the sinus cavities. Symptoms include sinus pain and pressure, headache, nasal discharge, trouble sleeping, and even ear and tooth pain. Sinus infections can be viral or bacterial. Viral infections are treated with decongestants, rest, fluids, pain medicine and time. Bacterial sinus infections usually need antibiotics in addition to the treatments recommended for viral infection.

A Good Steam Helps Sinuses

Inhaling steam is a good treatment for sinusitis; in fact, warm showers open sinuses and promoting drainage. Standing in a warm or hot (not too hot) shower or holding your head over a bowl of hot water can open sinus and is a great way to get relief for colds, too. Neti Pots, nasal cleansing devices, work in a similar way. They can be frustrating to use at first, but do get easier, especially with good instruction.

Look in Your Refrigerator

Super-spicy and hot condiments can open your nasal passages and help drain your sinuses fast, even faster than some prescription decongestants. Condiments that work include horseradish, salsa, and Wasabi (a Japanese horseradish). Whichever condiment is preferable, it can be added to food or simply inhaled to achieve a decongestant effect.

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