How To Clear Sinuses Naturally

Having blocked sinuses can be an extremely unpleasant situation that has symptoms that range in unpleasantness from having your nose run all the time to experiencing intense headaches caused by increased pressure in the sinus pathways. Here are some ways that you can resolve this sinus blockage naturally, without any unpleasant side effects.

1. Use Boiling Water

First, take a large pot of water and heat it so that it is at a roiling boil. Once it has reached a hard boil, gently hold your hand above the steam that is coming out of the pot and make sure that your skin is able to handle the temperature of the heat. If the temperature is tolerable, then place your head over the pot and take a long, slow breath inwards, breathing in the steam. The heated water vapor will enter your nose and cause anything that might be blocking your sinuses to shift slightly and weaken to the point where some air will be able to get through. From there, it's only a matter of time until anything in your sinus passages trickles down to your nose. Repeat this a few times each day in order to keep your sinuses clear.

2. Try a Neti Pot

Another way to deal with your sinuses naturally is to flush them out with warm water. You can do this with the use of a Neti pot. To use a Neti pot, you will need to insert the pouring end of the pot into one nostril and then tilt the pot, along with your head, up so that the pot is vertical and the water is pouring directly into your nose. Gravity will force the water through your sinus system, flushing it out. Repeat with the other nostril for full nasal clarity. Neti pots can be purchased online or at your local pharmacy.

3. Eat Spicy Foods

For some people, when they start eating spicy curry or Mexican food, they find that their nose starts to water. This is because the flavor intense enough to stimulate a response from the sinuses and a need to flush out whatever the flavor is. This will cause anything in your sinuses to drain down through your nasal cavity and throat. Eating spicy foods as needed can help you keep your sinuses clear enough for you to breath easily.

For more information, talk to a doctor such as Cohen Angelique MD SC who specializes in treating diseases and problems in the ears, nose, and throat.