Cures And Remedies For Sinus infection
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Sinus Clearing Steam/Tea
Jane in New York, NY -
If you need major sinus decongestion, try this home remedy. It has worked wonders for me.
- put 3-4 cloves of minced garlic and 3-4 dashes of cayenne pepper in a medium sized boil
- fill the bowl with 2 cups of boiling water
- put the bowl on a table; lean over the bowl with a towel over your head and inhale the steam for about 10 minutes
- after the 10 minutes of steam inhalation, stir the contents of the bowl and sip the mixture like a soup or a tea, making sure to breathe deeply with each sip.
After you finish, you should feel a lot less congested and be able to breathe much better.
Feb 21, 2010
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OMG it did work....
Kim in San Jose, CA -Well like most of you folks I have been looking on the net for some remedies and came across this site and the best part is the rating system which made it very practical. With my gums pounding with my heart beat and breathing with my mouth decided to try some mix of the recipes that had good ratings.
Here is what I did took some white vinegar, salt and water mix till it tastes good like some base for a soup. then I mixed some hydrogenperoxide the ones you get off the counter and added betadine it made a light colored solution, microwaved it to make it warm.
I used a syringe and squirted it up my nose it felt like a slight burning sensation and the liquid had not gone far inside. I did a few sit-ups that unblocks the nose for a few seconds, the nI squirted and sucked it in..... my nose head and eyes were like on fire and a lot of gremilnins came our tried the same on the other side.... what a feeling the burning felt terrible like the head was on fire but I am able to breath with my nose now.... Now I can get some sleep. I had to write this now and to thank all the people who had posted the remedies which has helped me... will try a few more times during the day to see its effectiveness. Afrin, astelin and flownase did not work in unblocking the nose and I can hear my typing on the keyboard now....
Feb 03, 2010
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The Wonder of Thyme
Judith Arianne in Santa Rosa, CA USA -
After a week in agony, coughing, cannot breathe out of either side of the nose, I asked my friend at the health market I shop at if there was anything at all besides a Neti pot that could help break up the tight congestion in the sinus, and the chest. Get some Thyme Oil, it is concentrated, small bottle, put it in a bowl of hot steaming water, at least 6 or 8 drops, cover head and bowl with a towel to let steam get into your system. Fifteen minutes and believe it or not you can breathe! That tight chest, relieved, and you can use Lavender or Eucalyptus oil too, one at a time of course, to see what works best for you. Using a steamer at night cuts mucus in half, and putting any of these oils in works even better. So simple, but oh so powerful. The wonder of nature, natural is the best.
Jan 29, 2010
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Drink drink drink
Anonymous in Anytown, AT 55555 -Get your favorite drink or beverage and drink it in little sips. What this does is it makes the muscles in your throat and sinuses areas thus draining the fluids and mucus out of your sinuses, it may take a while.
Jan 20, 2010
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Nasal Congestion Cure
Robert in Silverdale, WA. USA -This is probably not the right way to cure this but it sure works! Use the NeilMed bottle with saline solution as posted on this site, have tissues handy at sink-you will need them, tipping head down into sink flush left and right nostrils by squeezing bottle alternating back @ forth between the two. Now blow your nose and tip your head back looking at ceiling squirt 2-3 drops of Afrin nasal spray into left nostril and repeat flushing technique, now do the same with the right nostril. Keep doing this and blowing your nose.
If this doesn't work lay on your bed staring at ceiling put the nose drops in each nostril and let it "soak" for a few minutes and get up and repeat the sequence. Afrin is not meant to be used this way and I am not sure it's ok to do so-so do at your own risk.
This works great for the common cold and is painless-not sure though with a sinus infection. If this doesn't clear you up call the coroner!
Jan 17, 2010
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Fly/cold/sinus relief
Lady Jay in charlotte, north carolina -I've had this awful cold for the past few days, and someone had suggested to me that I chop up a clove of garlic, and swallow each piece like a pill. (have lots to drink) garlic is anti bacterial, and anti fungal and it helps to clear up all the nasty stuff in your lungs. It will make you reek, but you are sure to see results. I had to try it to believe it.
Jan 02, 2010
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Betadine (providone iodine)
Krista in Bothell, WA -I am a Registered Nurse. I get sinus infections at least twice a year in the winter and I don't like to take antibiotics for numerous reasons (they are overused, they give me a yeast infection, etc.). So when this infection wouldn't go away I searched for a home remedy. I already have/use a Neti pot, so when I saw the recommendation for adding Betadine I decided to give it a try.
I just had to let everyone know THIS REALLY WORKS!!! After only 1 nasal irrigation with the betadine added I felt so much better! Then, after irrigating several times the next day I felt like myself again. I will definitely be using this remedy again. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!
Dec 31, 2009
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Hot/Cold Treatment
Angie in Chicago, IL -I read about this treatment a few years back during my first pregnancy when I came down with a sinus infection and couldn't take any of the typical decongestents. It worked well, so I use it as my go to when I feel congested and start to see green mucus. It is pretty simple - make yourself a hot drink and grab an ice pack (or something frozen). Place the hot cup against your face in the area where your face hurts from the sinsus infection (careful not to make it so hot it burns you - you just need warmth), and hold it there for a minute or so. Then, take it off and place the ice pack in the same spot for a minute or two.
Go back and forth between hot and cold for 30 minutes or so. At first it doesn't feel like it is doing much, but it usually breaks loose the mucus so I can breath better. If I do it a few times a day over a couple of days, it usually gets rid of the infection.
Dec 30, 2009
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Combination
Ashley in Atl, GA -I had a SEVERE sinus infection. Every time I would bend my head forward it felt like it was going to pop/explode. The pain was intolerable! I read just about every website I could find for cures and relief. I tried the apple cider vinegar but didn't find it gave much instant relief(I think it's a long term use cure). I had also read about garlic's fungal/bacterial benefits with a sinus infection and about white onion's. I saw about boiling them and inhaling the fumes with a towel over your head...I tried it, and it helped for about 2 minutes. I read about irrigation, and on this site someone described how to use a Ziploc bag to achieve this method (which is so much better than a straw). So I decided to get creative...I am still sipping the 3TBS ACV to 16OZ WARM WATER (because I have heard such wonderful things about this not-so-yummy mix), but the thing I found the most relief from...
Boil fresh garlic, white onion, and salt.
Inhale the steam (careful not to burn yourself).
Once the mix has cooled to a luke warm state, put 1/4 Cup of the liquid into a ziploc bag. Cut a small hole in the corner of the bag. Lay your head way back over the sink, and place the corner of the bag into your nostril. Slowly lift the bag up so that the mixtures makes it way into your nostril. It doesn't taste yummy, but it doesn't burn and it gives you instant relief!! I just hope it truly helps to fight off the gunk in my sinuses!
Dec 29, 2009
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vit c
j. a. watts in Anytown, AT 55555 -2500 mg vit c. 2 in the a.m. 2 in the p.m. 3 to 4 days gone!!! But don't wait till it's real bad!!!
Dec 22, 2009
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Simple natural sinus remedy
Kara in Minneapolis, MN -If you catch the infection at first sign drink 2tsp braggs apple cider vinegar in 8-10oz water through out the day (you will drink several glasses).
Using a neti pot 2x/daily is also very helpful.
When infection is FULL BLOWN drink Bragg's drink from above but also supplement with NAC - n-acetylcystine (help thin mucous) and a good quality high potency (5bill or more) probiotic, the probio has a natural "antibiotic" effect without damaging your immune system (since it's good bacteria).
*be sure to AVOID refined sugar, dairy, and wheat during this phase to help speed recovery!
Dec 18, 2009
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