Sinus Infection

There are natural methods for treating sinus infections. It includes steps and benefits you can get from certain natural cures.

Sinus difficulties are one of the most common illnesses we can get. Every one of us is experiencing and being bothered by this illness every so often. Throughout the years, many treatments and cures have been developed in order to cure this viral problem. Doctors offer medications that alleviate the discomforts brought about by this sickness. However, these remedies are oftentimes costly.

There are also effective herbal and natural remedies you can try. It is only up to you what kind of treatment you prefer. Natural treatments are generally anything that has not had any chemical or artificial alterations. Natural medicines come from pants and herbs. It is proven effective and is preferred mostly by advocates of the environment. They believe in the healing strength of plants around.

Natural treatment is cheaper because it does not need any machine or equipment. Some natural methods are described below.

First of all, you can try nasal irrigation. It is a preventive measure that you may consider in order to eliminate your sinus difficulties. Nasal irrigation with a saline solution is one method that will help you control sinus symptoms and may possibly lead to curing some mild infections. This includes procedures and steps that can be done at home.

It is not a new discovery but many professionals recommend it to their patients who are suffering from chronic sinuses and other respiratory disease. It is a very natural, and most of all, an effective method. It can be done any time, especially when you are feeling congested. In doing so, it will provide you with immediate relief.

Another natural treatment is drinking plenty of liquids especially water. Being hydrated can prevent the mucous membranes from thickening. Liquids can help thin the mucous. You need to drink water or tea and other clear drinks for fast relief. Some would make calamansi, orange or lemon juice. These are citric drinks that also help cure sinus.

Stay away from dairy products when you have a sinus. Dairy products have substances that trigger the formation of more mucous and make breathing more difficult. This is according to some doctors. Dairy food like cheese, milk and even ice cream may worsen the sinus. These products should be avoided especially when you have sinus problems.

You must also take in foods that contain high levels of antioxidants, like spinach, berries, tomatoes, broccoli, grapes and garlic. They help in boosting one’s immune system. They also help in preventing sinus problems and infections. These foods are proven to be helpful in treating sinus problems as well as other health problems.

You can also opt for the steam treatment. Steam helps keep the mucous loose so that it can keep it moving in the sinuses. Sinus infections occur, once the mucus thickens and is not properly drained. You can apply moist heat directly to your face in order to keep your sinuses open.

Hot compress will work as decongestant. There are many heat packs available in the market. They can be warmed up in a microwave easily. You can also boil hot water and dip a face towel on it as an alternative to heat packs. Or you can put hot water in a bottle. Wrap the bottle with a towel before applying to your forehead.

A cold compress on the other hand relieves sinus headaches when you put it in your forehead. The cooling effect helps shrink the membranes and will bring relief from your sinus pain and headache. You can also add some apple cider vinegar on the solution for the steam. You can also dilute it in water and drink it for relief, especially when you feel that a sinus infection is about to start. Apple cider vinegar is also helpful in other illnesses.

By David H. Urmann

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Can an infection of the sinus be signaled by a toothache? The short answer to this question is yes. I personally had an experience with this phenomenon several years ago and was completely fooled by what was happening. Hopefully others might find clarification if they have a similar experience.

Several years ago on a trip to France, I started having minor toothaches in the upper right portion of my mouth. I took Tylenol at first, and that dulled the pain for a while. The toothaches gradually became more severe, and even though I doubled the dosage of painkiller, it got so bad that I could not sleep at night.

I finally asked our hotel to contact a local French dentist and schedule an appointment with him. The dentist took X-rays and examined my teeth, and he tried to identify which tooth was the culprit in order to diagnose the problem. He tapped on several of my teeth, and each time asked if the pain became worse. As much as I wanted to cooperate and pinpoint the source of the pain, I could not help him identify the exact tooth that was the source of my discomfort. The X-rays did not signal any problem either, so the dentist told me he could not do anything more with my teeth. He prescribed large ibuprofen tablets for pain. I called them “horse pills”, and he told me to take those until I returned home and could see my normal dentist. Unfortunately the “horse pills” made me violently sick to my stomach, and I’m not sure which was worse, the disease or the cure. It should also be pointed out as a matter of side interest that I had to pay in cash for the visit, and the price was 20 euros, or about $25 U.S. at the time, which included the X-rays. That amount was less than the co-payment required by my medical insurance coverage at home in the U.S.

The tooth pain did eventually subside, however, as did the upset stomach, and by the time I saw my dentist at home in the U.S., I was feeling well. He made an examination of my teeth, and also took more X-rays. He showed these to me, and I was quite surprised to see that the roots of several of my upper teeth were clearly visible inside my sinus cavity, which he pointed out was rather large. He eventually concluded that the problem had been an infection of the sinus, and not a tooth problem.

I’ve had many sinus infections over the years and have suffered through two painful sinus operations. This was the only time that an infection of the sinus affected me in this way. I did not have the normal deep headaches, runny nose and eyes, and nasal congestion, as was always the case in the past. This time, and this time only, the only symptom was the toothache. So it is apparent that an infection of the sinus can manifest itself in several ways, and sinus sufferers should be aware of this.

By Walter Ballenberger

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Most of us at some time or another have experienced the pressure and pain in our face and head that often gets worse before it gets better. In this article you'll learn causes sinus infections, thee general symptoms of sinus infection, where sinus infections occur, and discuss some remedies to treat the symptoms of your sinus infection.

What is the cause of sinus infection symptoms?

It's first necessary to know what sinuses are. Sinuses are hollow packets of air on both side of the nose, in-between and behind the eyes, and in the forehead. Sinuses produce mucus that moistens and cleans the membranes of the throat and nose. Each sinus has a passage that opens into the nose that allows for the exchange of air mucus. When you have a blockage of the openings with inflammation you probably have a sinus infection. The pressure and mucus build in the sinuses and create a breading ground for bacteria. Sinus infection symptoms often follow other respiratory illness or a cold. Sometimes these symptoms are caused by an allergic reaction in a person who suffers from allergies. You may also experience the symptoms of sinus infection by not completely treating the first sinus infection you may have had, frequent swimming or blowing your nose too hard.

Common sinus infection symptoms:

- around the eyes and swelling
-Jaw and tooth ache
-Headache
-Fever
-Nasal congestion, runny nose and cough
-Tenderness in the nose, forehead and cheeks
-Pain
-Loud snoring
-Ear ache and ear infection
-Fatigue and weakness
-Bad breath

Some other symptoms also may include:

-Total loss of smell or decreased ability to smell
-The plugging of the nasal passages and only being able to breathe through the mouth,
-Speech that is nasal sounding
-The feeling of mucus draining down the back of your throat. Also known as post nasal drip
-Foul smelling nasal discharge

What areas are most often affected by sinus infection symptoms?

You most often feel the pressure and pain from a sinus infection in four areas. If you have an infection in the front sinuses, you may experience a headache in your forehead. If your maxillary sinuses are infected, you may experience pain in the area of your cheek bones. If your pain goes to the top of the head, your sphenoid sinuses may be infected. Your sphenoid sinuses are located directly above your throat and deep behind the eyes. Lastly, if your ethmoidal sinuses are infected, you may experience an very bad pain behind the eyes.

Are there any remedies for sinus infection symptoms?

Sinus infections are most often treated with nasal sprays, antibiotics, or sometimes other medicine. Prevention is often times better than a cure, as sinus infections are common and often chronic for many people. Here are a few methods you may wish to try, such as regularly cleansing nasal passages and using a humidifier. These simple steps can greatly decrease the chance of going through sinus infection symptoms.

In this article we covered some general sinus infection symptoms you may experience, where the sinus infections take place and some simple remedies you may use to cur your sinus infection. I hope this information has been helpful. Sinus infections are no fun, that's for sure.

Learn as much about the sinuses as you can. The knowledge you gain will help you to be better prepared to deal with your sinus problems.

By Brad Bahr

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