How do you treat a sinus infection?

Question:

So I THINK I have a sinus infection, and not a head cold. I have had all the symptoms for over 2 weeks. I thought it was a cold til it lasted this long. Does anyone know how to treat it from home or anything about sinus infections? Thanky ou!

Answers:
I've had frequent sinus infections until I finally found the right homeopathic treatment! Follow these steps and the severity of the infection will be significantly reduced!

1) YES go to a doctor and see about antibiotics. However, many doctors are no longer prescribing these. At the very least the doctor should prescribe some prescription strength pseudophedrine which will help to clear up the nasal passages some. As far as over the counter drugs go I would only recommend something like Robitussin PE which has an expectorant that'll help loosen and get the "stuff" flowing. Besides seeing the doctor for a professional diagnosis can't hurt.

2) DO NOT use sprays like Afrin or Vicks Sinex! They may help you breath easier, but in the long run will only prolong the infection by restricting blood flow (white blood cells) to the infected sinuses. Instead use one of the many saline sprays on the market. One tip is to tilt your head back, hold your tongue to the back of the throat, fill your nose with the saline spray, then pinch your nose and lean forward - just breathe through your mouth for 2-4 minutes and then blow everything out - repeat this 3-4 times a day. Gross, but will help to clean out your sinuses. Doing this instead of using the Afrin, you may have to suffer for a day or two, but combined with the other steps here, the suffering won't last long.

3) Stop drinking sugary drinks (soda, some juices, etc). As snot is really a complex sugar molecule, why add more sugar to your system? Switch to water or tea (see tip 5 below) for a while.

4) Hot shower or bath twice a day - breathe in the warm steam.

and lastly

5) Discovered this 2 years ago and man it works. Check your local grocery store in the tea, or natural foods isle. Look for a brand of tea called "Traditional Medicinals." They have a couple of herbal teas specifically to help the upper respiratory system. Every time I even think I may be coming down with an infection, I use some of their "Breathe Easy" tea (tastes kind of like warm licorice) I swear one or two cups of this stuff prepared by the directions on the box, and you'll definitely feel an immediate effect. Haven't tried "Gypsy Cold Cure" but I'll bet that one works too.

OK, 5) wasn't the last step. If you have re-occurring infections take a look around your house/apartment. Often something in the environment is the root cause - lots of dust or mold, perhaps smoke (burning food or from cigarettes). Adding a better vacuum and/or an air purifier may help remove contagions from the air. If you do have mold - get an expert to determine the extent of damage and to clean it up (last time I had a major sinus infection, also discovered thanks to a leaky roof in my apartment building, I had mold growing around the baseboards behind my bed).

you have to go get a doc to give you some antibiotics. thats the only way.

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