Nasal lavage for sinusitis is an excellent home remedy to help treat and relieve symptoms of facial congestion typical of sinusitis.
This is because this nasal lavage dilates the nasal canals, helping the secretions to escape more easily, leaving the airways free, reducing pain and discomfort. If the nasal wash is done after nebulization for sinusitis, the results will be even better.
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon of baking soda; 2 teaspoons of sea salt; 250 ml of warm boiled water.
Method of preparation
Mix all the ingredients until a homogeneous solution remains and keep it in a glass container, well covered.
With the help of a dropper, drop 2 to 3 drops of this saline solution into each nostril and slightly turn your head back, allowing the liquid to penetrate your nose, reaching your throat.
This nasal wash should be done between 2 to 3 times a day for the duration of the disease crisis and, ideally after nebulization. See how to make nebulizations with medicinal plants by watching the video:
Nasal wash with serum and syringe
Nasal washing with a syringe helps to remove excess secretions inside the sinuses and also allows to eliminate possible dirt that is inside the nose, worsening the symptoms.
This wash can be done several times a day and ideally it should be with sterile saline, but it can also be done with a mixture of 1 glass of warm mineral water with 3 tablespoons of diluted salt. Tap water should not be used, as it may contain bacteria that can cause an infection.
Ingredients
- 100 ml of serum or mineral water with salt; 1 clean syringe (3 ml).
How to make
Pull the serum or mineral water mixture into the syringe. Then, tilt your head slightly to one side and insert the tip of the syringe into the upper nostril. For example, if the head is tilted to the left, you should place the tip of the syringe inside the right nostril.
Squeeze the plunger of the syringe until water starts to enter the nostril. Adjust the tilt of the head until the serum begins to flow out of the other nostril. In some cases, the serum may accumulate inside the sinuses before leaving, which can cause slight discomfort on the face.
After washing, blow your nose to remove excess secretions and repeat for the other nostril.
See recipes for some homemade sinus remedy options or nebulisations to make at home.
