Mix These 2 Ingredients Together To Help Relieve Sinusitis And Expel Mucus

When you are having a full-blown infection of the sinus, there is really nothing conceivably worse. Even a pointless six-hour work meeting, in the middle of the summer without air conditioning, sounds better!

If all your waking thoughts revolve around getting rid of that wretched ache then, boy oh boy, isn’t this your lucky day. Today we have for you a shockingly effective homemade remedy that can bring your sinuses relief in a jiffy!

But First Things First, What Is Sinusitis?

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An infection of the sinus is called sinusitis. It is essentially an inflammation of the sinus cavities (1). In the normal course, sinus cavities are filled with air. However, when a person suffers from the common cold or other inflammations of the nasal tract, the sinuses fill up with fluid.

The presence of the fluid creates an atmosphere conducive to the breeding of germs and bacteria, leading to that stuffed feeling near your eyebrows, cheekbones and under your eyes. People who suffer from sinusitis also suffer from a blocked or a runny nose, fever, or nasal polyps.

If you live in a highly polluted urban environment, chances are that you have had a sinus infection or two. Environmental pollution and strong perfumes are prominent causes of irritation in the nasal passages, which lead to inflammation that eventually prevents drainage from the sinuses and fills it with fluid instead.

In fact, if you feel a decreased sense of smell, you can be sure that you are either heading for or are in the midst of a sinus infection. Nearly everyone has an attack of sinusitis at some point in their lives.

Noted. So, What Could Be Triggering My Sinusitis?

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The common cold is one of the most frequently stated triggers of sinusitis. The cold does not by itself cause an infection of the sinus, but it provides a conducive breeding ground. The common cold virus eventually causes a swelling of the nasal tissues that hinders the drainage of sinuses (2).

Since even a simple allergy can inflame the nasal walls and thereby trigger sinusitis, nearly each one of us is at risk. Additionally, pet dander, dust, hay fever and pollen allergies can all be a trigger for sinusitis.

Swimmers are also at high risk for sinus infections, as the chemicals used in pools to keep the water clean can irritate and trigger infections.

Is There Anything Else About Sinusitis I Must Know?

Yes! Sinusitis can be differentiated according to the duration and frequency of the episodes.

• Acute Sinusitis: Perhaps the most common of all sinus infections. This starts suddenly and is usually preceded by a runny or blocked nose, which is reportedly followed by a congested and ‘stuffy’ sensation in the face. This is especially the case for the zone around the eyes and the forehead that patients describe as being ‘stuffed’ and ‘pressured’ from the inside. Some people may even have facial muscle aches. Acute sinusitis lasts anywhere between 2 and 4 weeks.
• Sub-acute Sinusitis: When the acute sinusitis lasts more than 4 weeks, it is diagnosed as subacute sinusitis.
• Chronic Sinusitis: If your sinusitis has lasted longer than 12 weeks then it is referred to as chronic sinusitis.
• Recurrent Sinusitis: When the individual frequently suffers from sinusitis several times a year, they are diagnosed with ‘recurrent sinusitis’.

How Can I Treat My Sinusitis?

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As serious as everything sounds, sinus infections are fairly easy and painless to treat. Mucus thinners and steroids will help you breathe more easily and feel less stuffed (3).

Steam inhalation is a well-known treatment to clear sinus infections. This is perhaps the easiest remedy of them all! All you need to do is boil a large cooking pot full of water, and inhale the steam while covering your head with a towel. You could add into the water an over-the-counter cold reliever, such as Vicks VapoRub or even an essential oil of your choice to ensure better inhalation.

There is also another easy DIY home remedy we have sourced for you.

A Homemade Remedy To Instantly Relieve Congested Sinuses!

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We all know that ginger is a super food when it comes to fighting all kinds of illnesses. But when combined with an unlikely but powerhouse ingredient such as apple cider vinegar, it turns into a miracle cure for sinus infections!

Ingredients:

• Ginger x 1 small piece
• Apple cider vinegar x 1 cup

Directions:

• Grate the ginger root, and add to 2 decilitres of the apple cider vinegar.
• Mix this solution well and store in an airtight jar to keep at room temperature for at least 10 days; shaking it periodically.
• Inhale this solution for around 10 minutes and soak a piece of cloth in this solution, which you can place on your throat overnight.

The pressure and pull of gravity on your forehead, your body screaming for a lie-in and an irritating blocked nose combined can really make one feel that there is no light at the end of the tunnel.

But now, thankfully, you know how you can help yourself feel better during an infection. Our remedy and a good nights sleep will go a long way in relieving your sinusitis symptoms.

Try out this magic remedy whenever the sinusitis demon attacks!

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