Only a health care practitioner can sufficiently diagnose sinusitis after a medical history, physical examination and possible x-rays.
In many cases the inflammation of the sinuses is caused by bacteria or fungus, both of which leave toxins behind in their wake. These toxins can be at the root of the inflammatory response in the nasal cavities which causes the irritation, inflammation, pain and headache.
Irrigating or spraying the nose with salt water can be helpful. Research has shown that people who use a normal saline spray during a cold will decrease the life of the cold by several days. Using these sprays will be helpful in cleaning out the mucus in the nasal passages and relieving congestion.
Using an inexpensive device such as a Netti Pot it is possible to irrigate the sinus cavities. This irrigation is used to help stimulate and expel the mucus in the sinus cavities that is stagnating. This results in a runny nose for 10 to 15 minutes when the sinuses are draining. This leaves less mucus and therefore takes out the breeding ground for bacteria.
Used before an infection it helps to reduce the potential for the start of an infection or used in conjunction with antibiotics will help to clear the infection faster.
The process of sinus irrigation takes no more than a couple of minutes from start to finish after you’ve done it a couple of times. It is comfortable, easy and requires little equipment. Do the irrigation one or two minutes a day to improve your potential for healing fast.
The irrigation can be done using several new pieces of equipment that have recently been released on the market as well. In each case the equipment provides a pulsating nasal spray that is used in much the same way as the Netti Pot. Manufacturers believe there are other benefits to using a pulsating stream of water.
It is important not to use common table salt to irrigate the nose because of the additional chemicals added to the salt to keep it from clumping or iodine. Kosher salt or sea salt are safer alternatives that can be easily found in the grocery store or health food store.
If using a Netti Pot add 1 teaspoon of salt to the pot and fill it with warm tap water. Stir it very thoroughly because although the salt water won’t sting the individual particles of salt will if they aren’t dissolved in the water. Follow the instructions that come with the Netti Pot or HydroPulse or SinuPulse to appropriately add the water to the sinus cavity.
After starting to irrigate twice a day you’ll find what works best for your body. Start off with once in the morning and once in the evening allowing enough time afterward for your nose to drain thoroughly. Once you notice that your nose is clearer you can reduce the number of times to once daily. You could continue to irrigate your nose daily or just when you feel yourself becoming congested or during allergy season.
Sinus nasal washes are a wonderful safe and easy addition to the treatment of sinus infections and inflammation. They improve the ability of decongestants and antibiotics to work effectively and in some cases actually eliminate the need for those medications all together.
Herbal remedy instantly clears sinus congestion
InstaClear Sinus Relief is a 100% safe, non-addictive, natural herbal remedy specially formulated to instantly clear sinus pressure and congestion due to colds, flu, allergies and environmental sources. Formulated by the Native Remedies team of experts in natural medicine, InstaClear Sinus Relief has been used for many years to safely and effectively open up blocked sinuses without the risk of serious side effects.
Used on a regular basis, InstaClear Sinus Relief can help improve sinus headaches and maintain sinus drainage for easier breathing.
InstaClear Sinus Relief contains a selection of herbs known for their immediate impact upon the sinuses. The formula is extremely pungent with powerful aromatic compounds that produce vapors which rise up into the sinuses where they open the passageways, drain the sinuses and help kill microbial infections.
This 100% natural remedy can be used several times throughout the day in the case of an acute infection, or simply on occasion when temporary relief is needed (i.e. before an athletic event or air travel, or when experiencing high altitude sickness) to clear congestion and improve ease of breathing.
