Sinus Infection Treatment

Roughly 90% of adults have had or will have a sinus infection at some point in their lives.

A sinus infection (also known as sinusitis) is an inflammation of the sinuses and may be the result of:

Please see a doctor if you have repeated problems with sinus infections or if it doesn't clear up with these remedies. There may be other issues involved.

Prevention

Those who have a tendency to sinus infections or who have allergies may find that a daily nasal irrigation(see below) will be a good preventative measure.

Sinus Infection Treatment

Oil of Oregano
One of my favorite things to do when any type of respiratory problems arise is to deeply breathe in Oil of Oregano through the nose. Oil of Oregano opens the clogged nasal passages and thins out the mucous. It is very powerful in killing fungi, viruses and bacteria. Avoid if pregnant.

Nasal Irrigation
This is a very effective remedy for clearing out the nasal passages and often recommended for people suffering from sinusitis. Basically a saline solution is used in lukewarm water and poured in one nostril. The liquid travels through and cleans out mucous.

Eucalyptus or Peppermint Steam
Breathing in the vapors of an herbal steam will moisten the nasal passages and facilitate easier breathing.

Hydrotherapy Give yourself a hydrotherapy treatment and then rub garlic oil on your feet. Go directly to bed. The garlic will combat the infection, the hydrotherapy treatment will loosen the sinus congestion.

White Willow Bark or Valerian Tincture
Pain from sinus infections will lessen as the congestion is cleared up and infections are dealt with through the above treatments. However, don’t hesitate to use a white willow bark or valerian tincture to deal with the pain in the meantime.