Before I can describe the best natural home remedy for sinus infections, it is important to understand the anatomy of sinuses and the main causes. A sinus is a hollow area in the body that surrounds the nose. It is located between the bones of your head. The sinuses that are above the eyes are the maxillary and frontal sinuses.
Let’s understand it
The ethmoid and sphenoid are located behind the nose-bridge, in-between the eyes, and behind the nose-bridge. The sinuses are lined by a continuous, soft tissue-like membrane. They protect the body against dust, pollen, and other foreign matter in the air we inhale. This lining is densely covered with microscopic hair-like, cilia.
The cilia work as oars to drain mucus naturally produced by the body. This mucus along with trapped allergens or pathogens is then flushed to the stomach via the back part of the throat. This could be considered the body’s natural waste elimination system. This prevents bacteria buildup.
Nasal health
For good nasal health, healthy and correct cilia function are essential. Inflammation of the mucous membranes can result from dysfunctional mucociliary function. This causes abnormal mucus buildup in the sinus cavities. For those with weak immune systems, this means that the sinuses become more contaminated.
It is essential that we assist our bodies to eliminate these pathogens quickly so they don’t have the chance to multiply within the sinuses. This is done by flushing the sinuses with a saline solution to prevent a sinus infection from occurring. This is called nasal irrigation.
Home remedies
What is the best home remedy to sinus infection? Many people have tried a neti pot. While some find this useful, others find it cumbersome or difficult to use.
- If there is severe congestion in the nasal passages, the flow of the saline solution from your neti pot might be disrupted and nasal irrigation may not continue.
- A 10 ml plastic needle-free syringe.
- A small cup.
- 100gm of Sodium Bicarbonate Powder
Mix 1 teaspoonful powder with a cup of water. Stir the mixture. After immersing the syringe in the sodium bicarbonate solution, pull the plunger back. Your head should be lowered into the basin. Then tilt your head slightly to the left and down towards the basin. The ideal situation is for the forehead and chin to be at the same level.
Place the syringe in the upper nostril and seal it. Next, slowly and gently inject the saline solution into the lower nostril. You can either hold your breath or breathe through the mouth while you do this. By blowing out the nostrils, you can remove any saline solution or mucus that remains in the nasal passages. It is best to keep one nostril closed and blow the contents through the other.
Continue the process by tilting your head to one side and inserting the needle through the other nostril. Once the solution has dried, put the remaining solution into your mouth. Gargle for one minute and then spittle it out.
Conclusion
This nasal irrigation method is safe even for people with blocked sinuses due to the common cold or influenza. Sinus infection sufferers can quickly recover by using this nasal irrigation method. Regular nasal irrigation is necessary to prevent recurrent sinus infections.
