Sinus – symptoms and remedies
Sinus is a medical condition causing severe and throbbing headache in the forehead as a result of the overflow of air and mucous through the paranasal sinuses. The pain persists for a week or two depending on the severity of the sinus infection and also the patient’s immune system.
In the following article we have tried to compile the symptoms and remedies for the sinus infection. Read on to discover more on this chronic disease.
Symptoms of sinus headache: Sinus headache is characterized by a perpetual, sharp pain in the forehead with occasional nasal and ear discharge, headache and swelling of the forehead and the face. It provides discomfort to the patient and its intensity is triggered by light, loud sound, movements of the head and some typical smell.
Remedies for sinus headache:
Sinus headache remedies include aromatherapy (healing with smell), acupuncture (pressure points) and cold compress. However, there are some simple home remedies for the throbbing and discomforting headache.
Cold compress: Take a bowl of ice-cold water and dip a towel in it. Apply the cold compress on the forehead to reduce the intensity of the pain.
A nap in a dark room: Sinus pain is often aggravated with bright light. Take a nap in a cool, dark room for at least 2 hours and the pain will considerably lessen.
Spicy food: To unblock the nasal passage which is associated with sinus infection, have a lot of spicy food. Funny as it may sound, spicy foods actually helps in unblocking a blocked nasal passage by thinning the mucous layer.
Herbs and essential oils: Eucalyptus oil and jalapeno pepper also provide relief from sinus infection. Fruits rich in Vitamin C like lemon and pineapple also help.
Meditation: This is the best way to lessen sinus infection and its prevention in the long run. Meditate and practice breathing exercises to lessen the risk of sinus infection.
These were some home remedies to sinus headache. However, it is advisable to consult a doctor before indulging in any kind of self-medication. But the above-stated remedies are completely safe and can be confided in, at home. Wish you a speedy recovery!
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