What is the best treatment for inflamed sinuses?

Treatment

• Saline nasal spray, which you spray into your nose several times a day to rinse your nasal passages.
• Nasal corticosteroids.
• Decongestants.
• Allergy medications.
• OTC pain relievers, such as acetaminophen (Tylenol, others), ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin IB, others) or aspirin.

What is the acupressure points for sinus?

The small intestine 18 (SI18) points are on both sides of your nose, just below the cheekbones. These points are used to help soothe swollen sinuses and a runny nose. To locate them: Place your index finger from both hands at the outer edge of each eye.

How do you get rid of chronic sinusitis fast?

But there are some things you can do to try to speed up the recovery process.

1. Drink plenty of water.
2. Eat foods with antibacterial properties.
3. Add moisture.
4. Clear the sinuses with oils.
5. Use a neti pot.
6. Ease facial pain with warm compresses.
7. Use over-the-counter (OTC) medications.
8. Get a prescription.

How do you massage if you have sinusitis?

Find the area between your nasal bone and the corner of the eyes. Hold a firm pressure in that spot with your fingers for about 15 seconds. Then, using your index fingers, stroke downward along the side of the bridge of your nose. Repeat the slow downward strokes for about 30 seconds.

Can a sinus infection be cured with acupressure?

Unlike most internal diseases, sinus cannot be cure with specific remedies and, therefore, it is one of those few disorders that attract the attention of the proponents of different alternative medicines and treatments. Acupressure for sinus helps improve symptoms as well as prevents it from becoming a chronic condition.

What should I do if I have acute sinusitis?

1 Treatments to relieve symptoms. Saline nasal spray, which you spray into your nose several times a day to rinse your nasal passages. 2 Antibiotics. Antibiotics usually aren’t needed to treat acute sinusitis. 3 Immunotherapy.

What’s the best way to relieve sinus pressure?

Some sprays, like Afrin ®, can only be used for a maximum of three days. If you exceed three days, you will get “rebound” or worse nasal congestion. Other nasal sprays, like fluticasone, are more effective the longer you use them. Hydrate. Drink a lot of fluids—water and/or juice—to help thin your mucus.

Are there any alternative therapies for acute sinusitis?

Alternative medicine. No alternative therapies have been proved to ease the symptoms of acute sinusitis, but products containing certain combinations of herbs may help. These combination therapies, sold under brand names such as Sinupret and SinuGuard, contain cowslip, gentian root, elderflower, verbena and sorrel.