How To Relieve Blocked Sinuses
A very high percentage of people suffer from blocked sinuses and sinus congestion leading to wide variety of symptoms every year. The medical term for this is sinusitis and is a condition where the sinuses become infected or inflamed and painful. Many people choose over the counter sinusitis treatment products some of which may be medications as well as natural treatment products for blocked sinuses.
Sinuses are hollow spaces or cavities near the bones in the skull around the nasal passages. Each sinus has an opening that allows the exchange of mucus and air and the four sinuses are joined together by a thin membrane. Nearly two pints of fluid moves through the sinuses every day and helps to clean and moisten the membranes lining the nose and throat. Fine hairs in the sinuses ensure that the fluid does not get blocked within the sinuses. When the membrane joining the sinuses becomes infected or inflamed, the fluid simply accumulates causing pressure on the sinus walls leading to pain in the region.
What causes sinus infections?
Sinus infections usually occur as a result of being infected by a virus or fungi. Fungal spores in the air are thought to be one of the most common causes of sinusitis as are pollen from winter and summer flowering shrubs and trees. There are over 40 types of airborne fungal spores and sufferers of sinusitis were found to have an average of two within the sinus cavity. Where your pain is located is often an indicator of which sinus is inflamed or infected although most people with sinusitis have pain in multiple locations.
What are the symptoms of blocked sinuses?
The most common symptoms of sinusitis or sinus infections are pain in the head, ear or neck; headaches in the morning; pain in the jaw, cheeks and teeth; pain between the eyes; stuffy nose; loss of smell and tenderness around the nasal passages.
How do you clear blocked sinuses naturally?
The most common treatment for sinusitis and blocked sinuses is the use of oral antibiotics, decongestant nasal sprays and pain killers which are not without side effects and of course overuse of antibiotics is known to cause antibiotic resistance. A more natural approach to prevent and treat sinusitis is the use of Viridian Horseradish and Garlic capsules.
Horseradish and Garlic supplement contains these well-known herbs with a history of usage for sinus and respiratory concerns.
Horse Radish contains astringent volatile oils that rapidly increase circulation to the nasal passages helping to unblock the nasal and sinus cavities to eliminate congested mucus. Stagnant mucus is the perfect breeding ground for bacteria leading to sinus infection. Additionally, horse radish has natural antibiotic properties helping to fight any infection causing bacteria and does not compromise the immune system which can occur with some antibiotics.
Garlic is commonly used to season or flavour food. It contains over 300 active compounds some of which, like allicin, have been studied and found to possess potent antibacterial and antimicrobial properties. Garlic also helps to support the immune system and so this combination is known to prevent sinus infections leading to sinusitis.
Other treatments for blocked sinuses
For those who cannot swallow capsules or tablets and for children under twelve who may also suffer from sinus congestion, there is help at hand with the use of Plantago Tincture by A Vogel. Plantago contains naturally occurring chemicals that help to weaken the bonds that form mucus thus easing its expulsion. Additionally, it contains a high amount of naturally occurring silica which helps to reduce inflammation within the sinus cavity leading to lessened mucus production. Both remedies are considered safe to use alongside most medications.
You may also benefit with the use of Sinol D Decongestant Nasal Spray which contains oil of Eucalyptus, Aloe Vera and Sea Salt. This combination has a soothing effect, eases breathing by breaking down mucus and helps reduce irritation. Sinol-D natural nasal spray can be used on a long term unlike antihistamine nasal sprays which can dry out the nasal passages.
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