The Do’s and Don’ts Of A sinusitis Infection
Suffering from sinusitis can be challenging. They affect a lot of people and can be more prevalent when you’re prone to allergies or a difficult cold. However, it’s possible to recover with a few useful do’s and don’ts!
Do’s:
- Stay Hydrated and be proactive about drinking fluids. Your body needs to be hydrated to recover from a sinus infection.
- Using a humidifier can help you feel less stuffy and release some piled up mucus and pressure.
- Using a warm compress like washcloth to your face and enabling it to sit for about 10-15 minutes can help break the mucus.
- Ensure you get plenty of sleep when you’re fighting sinusitis.
- Using a neti pot or nasal spray can clean out your nasal cavities and alleviate the pressure.
Don’ts
- Avoid flying in an airplane as the pressure can escalate the pain in your ears and nasal cavities.
- Avoid consuming alcohol with a sinus infection.
- Avoid swimming in pools with chlorine as it can irritate your nose, especially if in higher doses.
- Avoid breathing irritating material or smoke when you have a sinus infection.
- Avoid smoking cigarettes or cigars.
- Avoid breathing in highly polluted air.
Dr Manaswini is here by your side to deliver the best sinus infection treatment in Bhubaneswar.