Kapanlagi.com - Sinus is a condition experienced by some people due to allergies to something. Usually, sinus occurs due to cold or allergy triggered by infection or growth, and ways to treat sinus are also diverse.
The symptoms caused by sinus usually include headache, facial pain, runny nose, and stuffy nose. Sinus can usually occur on a daily or weekly basis, depending on the severity of the sinus.
However, if you experience mild sinus, you can treat it yourself at home. And of course, this treatment method is quite effective if you experience mild sinus symptoms.
So, how to treat sinus? As reported from various sources, here are 5 effective ways to treat mild sinus at home and recover quickly. Let's check it out.
1. Salt Water
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The first way to treat sinusitis is by using salt water. When someone has sinusitis, their nose will produce fluid that makes them uncomfortable.
Now, if this has happened, you can use salt water as a way to deal with the fluid in the nose. First, you can inhale water through your nose and then spray it back out until your nose feels completely clean.
Once done, you can rinse your clean nose with salt water. This is to prevent the fluid in the nose from returning in large amounts.
2. Inhaling Steam
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Another way to treat sinusitis is by inhaling steam to relieve a congested and fluid-filled nose, as well as alleviate headaches. This method is quite effective in relieving mild sinusitis when you are at home.
The way to do it is quite easy, you just need to prepare hot water in a bowl or large bucket. After that, inhale the steam that comes out of the hot water, and you will feel a little relieved.
3. Warm Towel Compression
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You can also treat sinusitis by compressing your nose and head using a warm towel. Yup! This method is also effective in curing mild sinusitis when it occurs at home.
You just need to compress your nose and head using a warm towel while lying down. When the towel starts to cool down, you can soak it again in warm water and repeat the process until the sinusitis completely subsides.
4. Lying Down Correctly
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In addition to the methods mentioned above, it turns out that lying down also affects the relief of sinusitis, KLovers. If you have sinusitis, your sleeping position also affects your comfort.
You can use several pillows to support your head higher than usual when sleeping. This can reduce the amount of pressure around the sinuses and alleviate the discomfort and pain.
5. Taking Medication
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And the last way to treat sinusitis is by taking medication. Yup! If the above methods have been done, then you can take decongestant tablets.
This medication can reduce swelling and help alleviate sinus blockage. So that mild sinusitis can quickly and effectively subside.
Those are 5 effective ways to treat mild sinusitis that you can do at home. But if the sinusitis worsens, you should immediately consult a doctor.
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