7 ways to deal with Sinus Pain

If you have every experienced Sinus pain then you would know how much it can stop you in your tracks.  Right now I feel like someone has punched me in the face and the area around my eye and cheek is really sore.  Normally I pop over the counter remedies that are aimed at Sinus pain, but recent blogs about different herbs did make me think about this and the alternatives that are out there. From doing my blogs I have learned that the anti-inflammatory aspects of Marjoram are good for Sinus headaches, while Lavender and Rosemary are good for relieving pain including headaches.

Remedies for Sinus Pain

Most people have experienced sinus pain and pressure at some point in their lives and most recover without any prescribed medications. But there are a number of natural sinus pain remedies that can offer relief, whether your symptoms are due to the common cold, allergies, or a sinus infection (sinusitis).
The sinuses are hollow pockets within the bones surrounding the nose. They produce mucus, which drains into the nose. If your nose is swollen due to inflammation, it can block the sinuses and cause pain, congestion, post-nasal drip, a cough, and tooth or facial pain. Sinusitis can be acute, lasting up to four weeks, usually after a cold, or it can be chronic, lasting for months or even years with or without symptoms. Allergies, nasal problems, and certain conditions, such as cystic fibrosis, can also cause acute and chronic sinusitis, according to the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases

Try these natural remedies for sinus pain relief to help break the sinus pain cycle:

Flush your nasal passages. 

A saline wash thins mucus and helps flush it out of the nasal passages.

Take a steam. 

Hot water vapour can help moisten the sinuses.

Drink up. 

Staying hydrated helps your body in many ways, including keeping your sinuses moist. Drink water throughout the day, and make sure to steer clear of caffeinated or alcoholic drinks, which can cause dehydration

Spice it up. 

Spicy foods such as mustard, hot peppers, curry, horseradish, and wasabi may help clear sinuses. 

Allergy-proof your home. 

Allergies can make sinus pain worse. The latest guidelines from the American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery call for controlling your home environment by getting rid of dust mites, installing an air filter system, using bedding with allergen-barriers, and keeping any pets out of the bedroom to help curb nasal allergies.

Use a humidifier. 

A humidifier can keep the air moist, but be sure to keep it clean, especially if you have mould allergies.

Apply warm compresses. 

“You can use a warm compress to help keep the nasal tissues moist," Dr. Rizk says. "Or, fill a deep bowl or pot with steaming water and place your face over it with a towel around your head to breathe the steam in.” Just be careful not to burn yourself. You can also follow up the warm compress with a cold compress, which may help relieve sinus pain.

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