| Blocked sinus can be a frustrating and irritating | | | | need something a little more portable try using a |
| condition. It may cause difficulty in eating or sleeping. | | | | saline nasal spray. Nasal irrigation works by cleaning |
| Blocked sinus can lead to a sinus headache and even | | | | the nasal passages and sinus cavities of mucus and |
| equilibrium problems when the blockage reaches the | | | | thereby, assisting the natural cleaning system of your |
| ear. While some prescription medications may provide | | | | nasal passages. |
| some relief, natural home remedies can be effective | | | | 3. Warm compress |
| in clearing a blocked sinus. The latter do not have any | | | | A wet towel or washcloth can be heated and placed |
| ill side effects, are non-habit forming and can be used | | | | on the face, over the nose and sinuses. This will help |
| as often as needed. | | | | clear the sinus cavities by loosening the mucus so |
| Here are 4 natural ways to clear a blocked sinus | | | | that it will drain out more easily. You can purchase |
| from the comfort of your home. | | | | warm compress that can be heated in the |
| 1. Increase humidity | | | | microwave, from health food stores or pharmacies. |
| Most sinus blockages and infections occur in the | | | | 4. Eucalyptus or menthol |
| winter months. This is the time of year when heating | | | | Eucalyptus or menthol oil can be used in a steam |
| is on and the doors and windows are closed, making | | | | inhalation to relieve nasal and sinus congestion, in |
| the inside air very dry. | | | | draining mucus and relieving pressure. Menthol is |
| The easiest fix to this problem is to increase humidity | | | | derived from peppermint. It is a natural anesthetic, |
| in the air. You can use a whole-house humidifier that | | | | germicidal and the vapors are an incredible |
| attaches to your furnace. If that is not an option you | | | | decongestant. Eucalyptus oil is a powerful antiseptic |
| can use small room-sized humidifiers throughout the | | | | with antibacterial properties. To create an eucalyptus |
| house. These are inexpensive and can greatly | | | | steam inhalation, pour some boiling water into a bowl |
| improve humidity levels. Be sure to keep the water | | | | and add 3 drops of eucalyptus oil. Look down, with |
| filled and clean the containers often to avoid bacteria | | | | your head over the bowl. Cover your head and bowl |
| and mold build up. | | | | with a towel. Close your eyes and inhale the steam |
| Alternatively, boil a large pot of water on the stove. | | | | slowly for 10 minutes. |
| The vapor from the boiling water adds humidity to | | | | You can also put a few drops of eucalyptus on a |
| the air. Another quick fix is to sit in the bathroom | | | | handkerchief and sniff periodically. |
| with the hot shower running for 20 minutes or so. | | | | Each of these natural remedies can be used alone or |
| 2. Nasal irrigation | | | | in combination with each other to relieve your |
| This is a method of running sterile water into the | | | | blocked sinus. They do not cause complications or |
| nose. You can buy a small irrigation pot from a health | | | | harmful effects even if used in conjunction with drug |
| food store and follow the package directions. If you | | | | medications. |