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NW Washington | A saline nose spray helps, and it does not have the side effects of the various OTC pills peddled for stuffy noses.
Also, drink a lot of water. I now use the Arm&Hammer aerosol nose spray as needed.
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To clear your sinuses, you can try: drinking plenty of fluids to thin mucus, inhaling steam from a hot shower or bowl of water, using a saline nasal spray or neti pot to rinse your nasal passages, applying a warm compress to your face, and elevating your head while sleeping; if symptoms persist, consult a doctor.
Key methods:
Hydration:
Drinking lots of water helps thin mucus and makes it easier to drain from your sinuses.
Steam inhalation:
Breathing in steam from a hot shower or bowl of water can open up nasal passages and relieve sinus pressure.
Saline rinse:
Using a saline nasal spray or neti pot to flush out mucus from your nasal cavity.
Warm compress:
Applying a warm compress to your face can help ease sinus pain and pressure.
Head elevation:
Sleeping with your head slightly elevated can improve drainage.
Important points to remember:
Proper technique with a neti pot:
Always use distilled or boiled water when using a neti pot to prevent infection.
Consult a doctor if:
Symptoms are severe, accompanied by fever, or do not improve with home remedies.
Avoid irritants:
Limit exposure to smoke, dust, and other allergens that can worsen sinus congestion.
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