Symptoms, remedies, treatments and care for Sinusitis

Sinusitis

Sinusitis, a.k.a. sinus infection or rhinosinusitis, is inflammation or swelling of the tissue lining the sinuses resulting in symptoms. when sinuses become blocked and filled with fluid, germs can grow and cause an infection. Sinus blockage may be caused by cold or flu, allergy, nasal polyps, etc.

Common signs and symptoms include thick nasal mucus, a plugged nose, and pain in the face. Other signs and symptoms may include fever, headaches, poor sense of smell, sore throat, and cough.

Remedies:

Eat garlic
3.3 (106)
Effectiveness: 3.3  Popularity: 106  
Apply warm and cold compresses
3.5 (92)
Effectiveness: 3.5  Popularity: 92  
Inhale steam
3.6 (86)
Effectiveness: 3.6  Popularity: 86  
Take onion
3.2 (64)
Effectiveness: 3.2  Popularity: 64  
Instill saline solution
3.3 (55)
Effectiveness: 3.3  Popularity: 55  
Drink apple cider vinegar
3.1 (54)
Effectiveness: 3.1  Popularity: 54  
Eat ginger
3.3 (53)
Effectiveness: 3.3  Popularity: 53  
Drink cayenne pepper tea
3.3 (45)
Effectiveness: 3.3  Popularity: 45  
Flush nostrils using neti pot
3.2 (45)
Effectiveness: 3.2  Popularity: 45  
Apply cinnamon paste on forehead
2.9 (20)
Effectiveness: 2.9  Popularity: 20  
Eat honey
2.2 (16)
Effectiveness: 2.2  Popularity: 16  
Take turmeric
3.1 (12)
Effectiveness: 3.1  Popularity: 12  
Drink fenugreek tea
Effectiveness: N/A  Popularity: 0  
Inhale tea tree oil
Effectiveness: N/A  Popularity: 0  
Take horseradish
Effectiveness: N/A  Popularity: 0  
Inhale oregano oil
Effectiveness: N/A  Popularity: 0  



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