For many, trying home remedies for chronic sinusitis is an easy place to start. Home remedies recommended by ENTs include saline nasal irrigation with a squeeze bottle with warm water, a neti pot, or saline sprays to moisten the nasal pathways clearing the sinus openings.1 A hot shower can also be an effective solution for clearing the sinus cavities in some cases.2 Home remedies may relieve the symptoms, but do not address the underlying cause. Many physicians recommend the nasal irrigation and nasal saline sprays in addition to other treatments.
Squeeze bottle or neti pot
Squeeze bottles or neti pots are small pitcher-type devices that you fill with saline solution to irrigate the nasal passages. The saline solution helps to moisten the pathways, flush out dirt and allergens and reduce inflammation.3
Saline Sprays
Over-the-counter saline sprays moisten the nasal pathways and also play an important role in healing after sinus surgery.4
Chronic sinusitis symptoms often get misdiagnosed as other conditions. Allergies, colds and upper respiratory infections share similar symptoms. Yet, chronic sinusitis is a specific category of disease with many new treatment options available. Use our self-assessment to determine if your symptoms could be related to chronic sinusitis.
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