Sinusitis Remedies

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Sinusitis is an acute or chronic inflammatory process of the nasal cavities. We speak precisely of rhinosinusitis when the inflammation also involves the nasal mucous membranes.

Sinusitis is usually triggered by bacterial or viral insults, but allergies can also be the cause. Symptoms that distinguish sinusitis are: nasal congestion (stuffy nose), bad breath, dyspnoea, fever, swollen eyes, runny nose and cough.

The published material is intended to allow quick access to general advice, suggestions and remedies that doctors and textbooks usually dispense for the treatment of Sinusitis; such indications must in no way substitute the opinion of the attending physician or other health specialists in the sector who are treating the patient. frequent with physiological solution: saline solutions are an effective remedy to remove mucus accumulated in the nasal cavities

Use a room humidifier, useful for reducing the risk of sinusitis and respiratory tract diseases

Wash your hands often

Don't put your hands in your mouth

Sleeping in a supine position, preferably with the headboard slightly raised: in this way, breathing is facilitated

Frequently blow your nose on disposable paper towels

Drink plenty of fluids, especially hot ones

Cover your nose and throat before leaving the house

Avoid sudden changes in temperature as much as possible

Strengthen the immune system

Stay in bed: rest is essential for complete recovery in a short time

Resort to fumigations

Drink alcohol

Taking sinus medication without a prescription

Continue therapy with antihistamines and corticosteroids for long periods

Swallow the mucus

, devoid of excesses

Consume large portions of fruit and vegetables as foods rich in antioxidants (especially vitamin C and vitamin E)

Drink warm liquids (broth, milk, tea), in order to dilute mucous secretions, favoring their drainage

Perform warm compresses on the face, useful for relieving the facial pain that often accompanies sinusitis

: it seems that alcoholic drinks can make swelling of the nasal mucosa worse

Coffee and caffeinated drinks: these foods seem to predispose the patient suffering from sinusitis to dehydration

for sinusitis the goal is to reduce the inflammation of the nasal sinuses. Natural cures, unlike pharmacological ones, do not act directly on the cause, rather they are indicated to speed up healing, as a complement to synthetic drugs.

• The fumigations are simple home remedies, very useful for relieving pain and promoting the drainage of mucus. The most suitable natural active ingredients for loosening mucus are extracted from:
  • Basil (Ocimum basilicum L.) → used, in this case, for its anti-inflammatory properties
  • Eucalyptus (Eucalyptus globulus Labill) → anti-inflammatory, expectorant, balsamic properties
  • Mint (Mentha piperita) → balsamic, decongestant, anti-catarrhal properties
  • Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis) → balsamic, expectorant, antioxidant properties
  • Bitter orange (Citrus aurantium L. var. bitter) → disinfectant, anti-inflammatory, decongestant properties
• Other natural remedies:
  • Propolis → antimicrobial, antifungal, antiviral activity
  • Echinacea (Echinacea angustifolia) → antiviral, immunostimulating, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory properties

(eg. Amoxicillin, Azithromycin, Moxifloxacin): indicated to ward off the bacterium involved in the infection. The choice of one drug over another depends on the pathogen responsible for sinusitis.

To reduce the healing time, the patient suffering from sinusitis can take:

• Nasal decongestants (to be used for a short time): pseudoephedrine (eg Actifed, Actigrip), Oximetazoline hydrochloride
• Corticosteroids spray: fluticasone (eg avamys), triamcinolone (eg kenakort, Triamvirgi), beclomethasone (eg Rinoclenil)
• Corticosteroids to be taken orally or intravenously: methylprednisolone (eg. Depo-medrol, MEDROL, urbason), Prednisone (eg. Deltacortene)
• Antitussives: in case the sinusitis was also accompanied by cough. The most used drug for this purpose is dextromethorphan (eg. Aricodiltosse)
• Antihistamines: desloratadine (eg neoclarityn, azomyr, aerius), Azelastine (eg Lasticom, Allespray), Hydroxyzine (eg Atarax). Indicated to reduce sinus symptoms in the context of allergies

or cold

Keep the environment at the right humidity and temperature

Managing allergic phenomena: allergy, as we know, is a possible risk factor for sinusitis

surgical excision of nasal polyps (another possible trigger for sinusitis)