Sinus Medication Solution

Question by Love4Life: What are some of the best home remedies for sinus issues during the fall season?
This is for my friend, who is suffering from severe nasal congestion and sinus pressure. He has tried the Nettie Pot with salt water but it isn’t working, and he wants to stay away from OTC medication – and he’s tried most anyway, but they still have not worked. The doctor has said he’ll need surgery which will include breaking the bridge of his nose and he’s not ready to do that. Any home remedies that you know of would be greatly appreciated!

Best answer:

Answer by BatMan@Alt/Med
Ayurveda:
A sinus problem is caused by excess of kapha dosha, according to Vasant Lad, B.A.M.S., M.A.Sc., director of the Ayurvedic doshas. He suggests the following remedy for sever and painful bout of sinus congestion. The remedy is rather unpleasant, says Dr. Lad, but it works – fast.”USE a garlic press to squeeze fresh garlic juice, then put the juice into an eyedropper,” he says.

“Put a few drops into your nostrils and keep your head back so that the juice stay inside your nose for about five minutes.” Then, says Dr. Lad, sit up and let the garlic juice drain out onto a handkerchief or a tissue.

He says your sinuses should be quite clear. Use this remedy no more than once a day when needed for sinus congestion, according to Dr. Lad: during a severe sinus attack, he says it may be repeated up to three times a day – morning, afternoon and evening.

Give your answer to this question below!

Question by Love4Life: What are some of the best home remedies for sinus issues during the fall season?
This is for my friend, who is suffering from severe nasal congestion and sinus pressure. He has tried the Nettie Pot with salt water but it isn’t working, and he wants to stay away from OTC medication – and he’s tried most anyway, but they still have not worked. The doctor has said he’ll need surgery which will include breaking the bridge of his nose and he’s not ready to do that. Any home remedies that you know of would be greatly appreciated!

Best answer:

Answer by Heather Helm
Put half a teaspoon of vix into a large bowl of boiling water and put your face over the bowl and cover your head and bowl with a towel and try to breathe the steam in thru your nose. Keep some tissues handy and blow your nose every minute or so. Try to do it for at least 5 minutes. Do this at least 3 times a day. Also keep up with the salt water nasal irrigation. ps vix is a menthol chest rub here in oz. It is available in our supermarkets so I’m sure you can find some there tho it might be called something else. Good luck

Add your own answer in the comments!

Unclogging the ears during a sinus infection usually can only be done using antibiotics. Find out what you need to unclog your sinus infection withhelp from a practicing pediatrician in this free video on ear care. Expert: Dr. David Hill Contact: www.capefearpediatrics.com Bio: Dr. David Hill is a graduate of the University of North Carolina Internal Medicine and Pediatrics combined residency. Filmmaker: Reel Media LLC

My sinuses sort of swell up, or stuff up during sleep, causing apnea and mouth breathing. I can’t remember when the last decent night sleep took place. It’s killing me, literally. I’ve heard of flonaise, etc, but what works best for opening the sinuses up? Should I try claritin? what are the long term side affects of flonaise? Usually, depending on what side I’m on, one sinus completely closes off, the other only partially opened. I do use nasal strips and they help, just not enough. Any tips, remedies, or medications that have worked for you, would be greatly appreciated.

*I have tried most over the counter cold/flu meds
*Could it be allergies?
*I dont feel bad, just have a stuffy head and runny nose
*Any thoughts are most appreciated!