Why does sinusitis occur?

Before dealing in detail with the various effective natural remedies against sinusitis , it is necessary to understand what it is and why this inflammatory state of the sinuses can occur.

It is an inflammation that affects the  nasal cavities , which can have acute phases and which can also, in some cases, become chronic.

At the base of sinusitis we have the presence of viruses, or even bacteria, which trigger the process, which, among other things, may have been caused by other external factors, showing the following  symptoms :

• eye swelling;
• cough;
• dyspnea;
• halitosis;
• nasal congestion;
• fever;
• runny nose

What are the best effective natural remedies against sinusitis?

As happens in the presence of any other pathological condition, if we are affected by sinusitis, it would be advisable to ask your  doctor for an opinion  before intervening independently.

However, there are  very effective natural remedies  for treating the disorder, mostly to alleviate the symptoms that can compromise our daily lives.

The goal of these  natural remedies  is precisely to relieve the inflammatory state, in order to make the healing process faster. For this reason, the ideal would be to combine them with the medicines prescribed by the doctor.

Among the best natural remedies for sinusitis we remember above all the suffumigi, which consist in reducing the  active principle  of a substance in fuments which are then inhaled to take full advantage of the benefits.

In nature there are many  active ingredients  useful for making fumigation for sinusitis, more precisely to dissolve the mucus, and, the most common, are extracted from the following plants:

• Eucalyptus , famous for its anti-inflammatory, as well as balsamic and expectorant properties;
• Bitter orange , useful for its disinfectant, decongestant and anti-inflammatory properties;
• Basil , useful for the  treatment of sinusitis thanks to its anti-inflammatory properties;
• Echinacea , widely used for its antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, immunostimulant and antiviral properties;
• Peppermint , famous for its anti-catarrhal properties, but also for its balsamic and decongestant properties ;
• Propolis  , essential for its antiviral, antimicrobial and antifungal activity;
• Rosemary  , useful for its antioxidant, balsamic, but above all expectorant properties.

Why is nutrition important against sinusitis?

In addition to the beneficial properties of plants and the various natural remedies we mentioned above, especially useful for their emollient and expectorant functions, we can also promote the healing process of sinusitis through diet.

In this sense, first of all, you must remember to always follow a  healthy and balanced diet , which includes all the nutrients your body needs, but without exceeding them.

To promote the natural healing process from sinusitis you should increase your intake of  fruit  and  vegetables , rich in antioxidants and vitamins that are very good for the body, especially in the presence of inflammation.

We also advise you to prefer  hot meals , especially liquid ones, such as broth and soups, which favor the emollient action and drainage of the mucus.

To avoid worsening the situation in the case of sinusitis, it would also be advisable to  reduce  the intake of certain foods, such as those shown below:

• Coffee  and all  other drinks that have caffeine inside them as it would favor dehydration of the body;
• The intake of alcohol-based drinks  because  they worsen the situation of the nasal mucosa.

How should we behave if we are affected by sinusitis?

In addition to eating habits, to counteract  sinusitis  in a natural way, i.e. without resorting to drugs and medicines, we recommend that you adopt some daily precautions.

Firstly, to reduce the accumulation of mucus in the nasal cavity, you can  wash your nose  throughout the day with saline solution.

Other  precautions  include the following:

• Avoid putting your hands in your mouth and always try to keep this part of the body clean;
• Use a room humidifier;
• Always use new tissues to blow your nose;
• Drink plenty of liquids, better if they are hot;
• Blow your nose often;
• Try to sleep in a supine position, preferably if the head is slightly raised compared to the rest of the body;
• Avoid frequenting polluted environments;
• Be careful to cover the airways before going out, i.e. the nose and throat;
• Rest as much as possible.

Are there any ways to prevent this inflammatory state?

As with many other conditions that can affect our body, even in the case of sinusitis, the disorder can be prevented.

To  prevent  sinusitis you must first of all avoid experiencing sudden changes in temperature, we also advise you not to be in close contact with other people affected and to better manage allergies.

What if natural remedies are not effective?

Sometimes, unfortunately,  sinusitis  can be more aggressive than we expected, especially if it is not treated in a timely manner and, in these cases, it can happen that  natural remedies  prove to be practically ineffective.

Precisely for this reason you must always remember to ask your  family doctor  for advice, even before using the remedies we talked about today.

In fact, only the doctor, thanks to his knowledge and previous experience, will be able to tell you what is the best solution to adopt to best resolve the situation without running into risks.