Home Remedies for Sinus and Congestion
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Sinus and Congestion Home Remedies:
Submitted by MELODY at 2012-03-08 03:31:14
Still dealling with sinus and allergies...
I was taking a med that was for both, sinus and allergies. Then, my ear got stopped up and I was having chest congestion so I thought maybe I needed to switch to a cold med instead. I talked to my pharmacist and he said that I still needed the allergy med, which is an antihistamine but... He said that I could take the cold med and take an antihistamine with it. As long as the cold med didn't have an antihistamine in it... *Don't take two meds that are for the same symptom!*
***Check with your Dr. or Pharmacist***
I chose one with a: Pain reliever/ fever reducer
nasal decongestant
cough suppresant
and an expectorant Antihistamine is for: sneezing, itchy watery eyes,
runny nose, itching of the nose & throat
A multi vitamin will help with immune system.
And for a quick fix for stopped up ears try this...
Turn your head sideways, w/ the stopped up ear toward the ceiling, hold your nose & blow very, very softly till they pop or unstop. Do a few blows soft & slow. *If you do it too hard you can hurt yourself & even damage your ear drum.*
You may have to do this several times a day, sometimes they will stop back up.
Good luck & God bless. Hope this helps some1.
rating: 8 (7 votes)
Submitted at 2008-10-27 17:17:48
I find that steaming yourself really helps to head sinus/congestion. (This is also a relief to nasal congestion, mild-medium coughing, and chest congestion) If you don't know what steaming is-let me enlighten you.
To steam yourself (variations possible):
1.) Boil about 5 cups of water (more or less.)
2.) Grab a towel and a bowl.
3.) After water has boiled, (recommended doing the following in the kitchen) sit at a table and pour the water in the bowl.
5.) Quickly, letting very little heat escape, sit down and place the towel over your head and the bowl.
6.) Sit there for about 15-20 minutes breathing ) in through your nose (if you have nasal congestion or head sinuses) or in through your mouth (if you have chest congestion/a cough. This can be a bit boring, so i recommend listening to the television, music, or attempting to read (however it gets dark and steamy under there!)
***Tip***
Even though it is hot and may cause very mild discomfort to your eyes (I close mine. It's not as though I'm missing anything under there!) try to lean over as close to the bowl as possible. You will sweat, but you will feel your your chest aching less and opening up, your nose opening up/becoming runny, as well as your head aching less and opening up.
***Bonus***
The steam helps open up your pores! It is great to apply acne medicine after this as it does wonders to your skin!
As you can see I have found this as a relief to many ailments including the following:
-mild to medium coughing
-chest congestion
-nasal congestion
-sinus (especially head) congestion
(even opening up your pores!)
I hope it helps you as much as me! Although it is a pain in the butt, I find that it does work wonders!
Get better soon! :)))
rating: 6 (52 votes)
Submitted by Haylee at 2008-09-16 15:32:47
During the winter my family has alot of chest congestion and sinus stuffieness. So my family, for the past 4 or 5 generations came up with their own remedy. Fill an eight or ten ounce glass half full of coca cola, put in three shots of jack daniels whisky, and drop in a peppermint. Just smelling it will clear your sinuses, and drinking it clears out congestion. It also has helped my grandmother clear out flem in her lungs when she had pneumonia. :)
rating: 6 (56 votes)
Submitted at 2009-10-12 08:29:01
I used this remedy and have not had a sinus infection in over 2 years. Sign up for your local gym or YMCA, at the first sign of congestion, go to the steam room for at least 20 minutes a day for 3 to 4 days in a row.
rating: 5 (23 votes)
Submitted at 2011-10-03 00:50:33
What works for me is vapor rub and eucalyptus.
I get an old pot and boil some water with eucalyptus leaves and some vapor rub.
Once it starts boiling i put my face over it for as long as I can to inhale it. I automatically feel my nostrils open up.I recommend having a tissue there as you will feel the need to blow your nose.
I try and do it about twice a day for a few days as needed. Depending on how bad you are you might see some nasty stuff come out of your nose as it is cleaning out your sinuses.
If you have trouble finding eucalyptus leaves try a Hispanic store. As it used alot for home remedies.
rating: 5 (19 votes)
Submitted by Ariana at 2010-12-09 09:48:44
Okay so instead of using salt and warm water, just snort up a little bit of vinegar up your nose. I know it sounds scary but it really does work. I have been congested in my nose for 3 days and i finally decided to do it. I put a couple drops of vinegar in a regular spoon and I put the spoon in my nose and snort in some of it. But in order to really get it up there you have to tilt your head back (facing the ceiling). You will feel a burning sensation and it will be pretty potent so beware. But afterwards, your nose will start to get rid of the congested mucus. Immediately I blew my nose and alot of it came out. I feel like I can finally breath again. Do this in both nostrils as well.
rating: 5 (23 votes)
Submitted at 2008-09-25 17:27:37
I had congestion in the chest for over a month. I tried everything. I went through two bottles of mucinex, inhaled steam, coughed and spit out the yucky mucus, and even drank hot tea.
Nothing.
I couldn't go to the doctor. I have no insurance.
However, my parents told me something interesting, about my room.
They said that when they stepped in there or whenever the door swung open, they smelled ammonia or pee smell. Mom said it was so bad that it made her eyes water. I don't notice because I am constantly in there.
A few months before, I had adopted a little puppy. Now we all know that a new puppy brings along accidents and puddles on the floor. Since I kept the little darling in my room most of the time, that was where he did his spills.
I, of course, would clean up the spills with pet cleaning supplies and carpet cleaner. However, I would leave him alone to go to work or run some errands, and I am sure he would have accidents and the urine would dry up on the carpet without my knowing.
My parents suggested that this had to be the cause of my chest congestion since I am in my room so often and I sleep in there, I don't smell or notice that I'm inhaling small traces of ammonia into my lungs.
I wasn't sure if this was right, but I went along anyway. I slept in my brother's room while we pulled up the carpet and cleaned out the room. It has been 4 to 5 days since I vacated the room. And lemme tell you, I am 90% better. My voice is no longer raspy and I am not coughing as much, and my sinuses are clear.
I am way better than I was last week when I was sleeping in my room.
If you have a dog or a puppy that isn't quite housebroken, I know this sounds embarassing, but it might be a good idea to have a friend or someone who doesn't live with you to sniff around the room you stay in the most. You might be inhaling something that is irritating your lungs and not know it.
rating: 5 (27 votes)
Submitted by Rub a535 sinus fix at 2008-12-02 19:23:15
I boil some water and then put some A535 rubbing cream in the bottom of a bowl, pour the boiling water into the bowl with the A535 cream.. The cream gives it a menthol effect. Breathe in for about 10 - 15 minutes. your nose will feel a little discomfort because of the menthol but works like a charm.
rating: 5 (23 votes)
Submitted by Mary at 2010-04-28 21:45:02
salt water wash for nose
rating: 4 (27 votes)
Submitted by Diamond at 2011-03-08 13:57:04
Sinus congestion relief is seconds away. Take one clove of garlic, eat it and in seconds you'll have relief. If you're not big on eating garlic raw - well, take a toast or whatever bread you have, add a spread of butter, mince the garlic, put it on the bread, close the bread (as you don't want to leave the bread open/flat because the garlic will burn quickly). Once the bread is toasted, eat it and relief is seconds away. And you've just enjoyed a garlic toast.
rating: 4 (30 votes)
Submitted by Rainey at 2012-03-30 12:07:37
I have chronic sinus infections. Ever since I can remember my mom has mix honey and lemon juice (either fresh or store bought will work) and heated it in the microwave. I always just slurp it slowly with a spoon out of a mug. It doesn't get rid of a cough, but if you are having problems getting mucus out, it usually does wonders of breaking it up. The taste is kind of odd at first, but this is something that I will always use to break up mucus.
rating: 4 (7 votes)
Submitted at 2011-08-21 14:36:57
For sinus conjestion I usually just grab my bottle of Tabasco sauce, put a good amount on my finger and place it on my tongue, then I sniff the open end of the bottle and the hotness of the peppers will clear me right up.
rating: 3 (9 votes)
Submitted by Better Than A Doctor at 2012-03-07 09:51:40
Sinus Congestion Remedy:
Tomato Tea
1 cup tomatoe
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon hot sauce
1 teaspoon crushed or minced garlic
heat on stove/drink/feel better!
rating: 2 (2 votes)
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