Sinus congestion remedies

Sinusitis is the infection of sinus cavities around the nose and eyes which in turn puts pressure and causes pain.

Try the following home remedies to treat sinusitis.

1. To prefer humidity and ease congestion warm water shower or a steam bath helps.
   
   
   Steam inhaled from boiling water can also work wonders to drain excess mucus, ease congestion, open the blocks, relieve pressure and decrease pain.
2. To ease congestion and avoid drying of your nasal passage on the humidifier in your bedroom before sleeping at night.
3. To keep the mucus flowing drink lots of fluid, make herbal tea using different herbs like fennel, fenugreek, holy basil or saga.
   
   
   While at work a cup of mild hot coffee, tea or soup would also work best.
4. Press the sinus cavity near your eyes and nose with the thumb for 15-20 seconds to ease the pain.
5. Consult a specialist if the congestion and pressure increases for appropriate medications.