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Q: What is the best remedy for a sinus cold?
I think I’m in the beginning stages of a sinus cold, I have a scratchy throat and my nose is constantly either stuffed up or runny. Also, my head has been hurting and feeling full of pressure. I’ve been washing my hands a LOT and I have only taken iBuprofen for the headaches. Any suggestions to ditch this before it gets worse?

A: Neti pot…if you can deal with the awkwardness it works wonders…I used one a few weeks ago and was shockingly surprised!!! Good Luck and hope you feel better.

Q: What does a humidifier really do for sinus congestion?
I have a really bad sinus infection, I had my humidifier on, is it really doing ?

A: You usually do not need a humidifier when heaters are not on. Heaters dry the ambient air and this causes dryness of skin and nasal tissues. This is where humidifiers become helpful. But, it is spring time now and if you are not using heaters anymore, a Humidifier will not help you at all. (Sorry, for being so blunt but this is the reality)

Even when heaters are on, a humidifier alone is not enough; you need to irrigate your nose by sprays or rinsing.

Try aromatherapy with essential oils to clear the infection. Or, visit http://www.HowtoGetRidofSinusitis.com and see if the book they promote seems promising to you.

Best luck.

Q: What is the best way to moisturize sinus passages?
I get nose bleeds often and have tried many options such as sinus irrigation, humidifiers, Vaseline, saline solution, and some more. I had good luck with Vaseline, but I heard that Vaseline can build in the lungs if used often. It also leaves me feeling stuffy and gross.

Any ideas for a healthy solution that doesn’t feel so sticky?

A: Vaseline debilitates the innate sinus cleansing mechanism which is called ‘the mucociliary system’. In the long run, it causes severe sinus problems. Therefore, you’d better stop using it.

Saline sprays and sinus irrigation using squeeze bottles should help. But taking the water into your body will help much more. Try increasing your water intake.

Also do not forget that frequent nose bleeds may arise from some other factors. So, visit a doctor if your condition persists despite regular nasal irrigation.

Q: How can i get rid of a sinus infection by tomorrow?
I have Senior Ball tomorrow and this morning I woke up with a sinus infection. I need to know if there is anything I can do to make it clear for tomorrow. I want to be able to breathe.

A: take your common household vacuum and take the long snakelike end and put it to your nose and suck all the snot out

Q: What is the best medicine to cure sinus infection?
I have sinus infection, and want to buy a medicine to end it. But I don’t know which is the best to buy at drugstore.

A: if it is a full-blown infection, you will likely need anti-biotics … (if it is full-blown, the mucus will be thick and opaque and greenish-yellow and you will have a fever)

if you do not have a high fever, then you can get some Advil Flu and nasal saline …

use the saline twice a day, take long steamy showers, get plenty of sleep, drink TONS of water

eat healthy and drink OJ and have chicken soup … these are beneficial, too …

Q: What is the best way to cure a sinus infection yourself?
Since it is allergy season I am once again blessed with what seems like a constant sinus infection. I know it is primarily allergies that are causing the problems, however I am not big on taking meds if there is a more natural cure. Any suggestions are welcomed! I tried the Apple Cider Vinegar not to long ago and it did help but the infection came back not long after!

A: basically… drink LOTS AND LOTS AND LOOOTTTSSSS Of water… it flushes your system and gets rid of all the impurities… take allergy medicine or something… and get LOTS of SLEEP and Rest!

Q: How to ease the discomfort of pressure from sinus infection?
My son is being treated for a raging sinus infection that just won’t go away. The pressure in his ears is driving him crazy.

He’s on antibiotics, but is there a way to relieve some of the symptoms? He’s on a humidifier, nasal spray, drinking hot tea already.

Thanks.

A: Caveat: I am NOT a doctor, but I have friends who have had success with sinus infections by cleaning out their sinuses regularly with warm saline solution.

They use either a syringe or one of those rubber bulb things that you clean babies’ ears with, and they inject the warm solution up into their sinus cavities then blow it out again.

Personally I couldn’t do that. I can’t stand having water in my sinuses. But it seems to work for them.

Good luck to you and your kiddo.

Q: What is the best treatment for a chronic sinus condition?
I have been suffering from a sinus infection/obstruction for two years now, it goes away in the summer months, and comes back in the winter, sometimes it gets so bad (the obstruction) that it reaches my inner ear and affects my balance.

A: If the obstruction is that bad, I doubt a neti pot will help, but it doesn’t hurt to try. They’re only like $10-$15.

Ask for stronger/longer-lasting antibiotics next time, and if that doesn’t work, it sounds like you’ll need a minor surgery to lick this for good.

Could you try to answer mine, too?

http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AoRVMNQ1mHd1i0anfVXpNpDsy6IX;_ylv=3?qid=20100121213038AAYtfZ1

Q: How can I tell the difference between a toothache and a sinus-related ache in a tooth?
It feels like it is one tooth. It is sensitive to heat, cold and pressure. I have had 3 sinus surgeries and I NEVER get the stuffiness and tenderness usually associated with sinus problems anymore.

A: The pain you describe is a familiar one to me. If I get that pain, I know it’s another root canal! But, that’s just me. Sounds like the dentist and some x rays will give you your answer. Good luck.

Q: What could be the cause of frequent sinus infections?
I seem to have sinus infections and other sinus issues all the time. The doctor told me to see an ENT which I have scheduled an appointment for, but what could be possible reasons for having these sinus problems so frequently. I would say I get about one every month. Thanks everyone.

A: Frequent sinus infections can be caused by a couple of different things. Probably the two most common are 1. failure to take all of the antibiotics prescribed which can result in resistant bacteria continuing to reside somewhere in the sinus cavities. 2. Swelling of sinus tissues or scar tissue building up which causes the openings of the sinuses to become smaller and smaller so that the fluids cannot drain out properly.
I had this second one happen myself. The surgery to correct it is very routine and although it’s a little uncomfortable I’d do it again if I needed it because the relief of symptoms is WONDERFUL!!

Q: How can I relieve pain from a bad sinus infection?
I’m currently dealing with an awfully painful sinus infection and the meds I’m on haven’t really kicked in yet. 800 mg of Ibuprofen works well for the pain temporarily, but it’s wearing off 3-4 hours before it would be safe for me to take more. Is there anything else I can try?
I should also add that my doc put me on an antibiotic and a prescribed decongestant/expectorant, so I don’t know if I should try other stuff like Sudafed or a nasal spray.

A: Don’t use Sudafed if you’re already taking a prescription decongestant. Try taking a hot shower or using a humidifier.

Q: How can you tell difference between bacterial/viral sinus infection?
How can you tell the difference? Without going to your doctor, I have had a “sinus infection” or head cold for 7 days now. It is getting better though and I have not been on any antibiotics, but I am still extremely stuffed up (especially my ears) How can you tell the difference if it’s bacterial or viral? Thanks.

A: You can’t tell the difference by yourself. Well, unless you happen to have a pathology lab in your basement, then you might be able to tell.

You’d have to culture the offending microbe to figure out what you’ve got.

Q: What to do for dry sinuses and sinus pressure?
I have sinus pressure in my nose, forehead, and ears and they also feel dry. I’ve talked to my doctor twice about it and she insists its allergies. Sometimes the medications she recommended works and sometimes it doesn’t. They’re been this way since May and are driving me crazy! Can I do anything do relieve the pressure and dryness? Is this something I should see an ENT about or not that serious? I don’t want it to turn into a big problem if it is more than allergies.

A: Your doctor may be right that you have allergies, but if she doesn’t take you seriously you should seek another opinion from either another allergist or ENT. ENTs know about nasal/sinus allergy – just won’t allergy test you. Been exactly where you’re at. Good Luck!

Q: How to use nasal irrigation for prevention of sinus infection?
I live in India and can not buy Neti-pot and all of these that are available in other countries. Can you please recommend a nasal irrigation thing I can create and use at home without going out and buying kits??

Also, please let me know how to use this.
I am pregnant and am having a lot of sinus problems and just finished amoxicillin and don’t want to have to use it again. This is why this is important to me.

Thanks!

A: If you can go buy any nasal spray at the store, then do that , empty the container wash it well, then fill it with saline solution, unless you can already buy a saline solution spray, Saline is buffered salt and water. Regular salt works but it burns a little. But the key is having a container to use.
Then you have a couple of choices, first you could try to use it just as a spray. If that does not give you enough relief then you can use it as a rinse where you spray it into one side of your nose and have the solution discharge out the other side.

Can you order neil med squeeze bottle and salt packets online?

Q: How can I tell if I have a sinus infection or ear infection at home?
My nose is stuffed and runny, and the mucus comeing out of my nose is a light greenish color, but still green enough to tell it is green, the roof of my mouth itches as do the insides of my ears (like all the way in) and at random times I feel a sharp pain in one of my ears (they kind of switch off) Thanks Oh and if it gets worse will I get a fever? What are the symptoms of ear and sinus infections?

A: It’s pretty hard to tell if you have an infection at home that’s something a doctor usually has to diagnose. It sound like a cold to me though, I have the same one it think. The thick mucus actually causes the sour throat and sinus pressure causes the ear pain. If you don’t start feeling better after a week go to the doctor. till then drink plenty of fluids and get plent of rest.

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