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Does your sinus pressure come and go? Is it a chronic sinus problem which you would like to get rid of quickly?
Either way I have good news for you: Your problem could be easier to solve than you may have anticipated. Let me explain:

Sinus pressure is caused by the accumulation of mucus in the sinus cavities that cannot get out. Why not? Because the openings at the end of the sinuses--which connect to the nasal cavity so mucus can drain--are blocked by the sinuses' swollen membranes. Or the mucus production caused by irritation of those membranes is so great that it cannot be drained fast enough. In either case, mucus accumulates, builds up pressure, pain sets in. If mucus stagnates an infection with its symptoms will follow.

Irritation of the sinus membranes
What can cause the sinuses to get irritated and produce all that excessive mucus and sinus pressure?

• Smoking
• Viruses
  • the flu
  • colds
• Infection in the sinus membranes
• Allergies, rhinitis--hay fever--, from elements
  • outside the house
    • pollens
    • smog
    • smoke
    • other airborne pollutants
  • inside the house
    • secondary smoke
    • house dust
    • pets' dander
    • household cleaning and other chemicals
• Histamine or mucus producing foods can exacerbate mucus production and increase the chances for sinus pressure
• Air dryness

Onyone of those elements could be sufficient to trigger a bad sinus irritation, but when two or more are present the irritation will also be much greater

Sinus Pressure Relief Treatment

Do you smoke? If you do then do yourself and others a big favor by quitting. There is plenty of help available in the internet, from the government, non-profit organizations, etc. We all know there is a host of potential health problems associated with smoking: lung and throat cancer, emphysema, premature death. These are not small illnesses; especially if you have to have a tube placed in your trachea after surgery to be able to breathe. Give it some serious thought and act. Would you?

Does your sinus pressure come from allergic reactions or hay fever? Allergic reactions are a very common cause of sinus pressure. If to relieve sinus pressure is your goal, this is:
What You Can Do:

• Reduce significantly or avoid histamine and mucus producing foods
• Drink 6-8 glasses of water a day and unsweetened juices
• Keep your sinuses clear at all times
• Acupressure, when done correctly, can start draining and clearing the sinuses in 3-5 minutes
  • do acupressure points B5 and A1 together for 3-4 minutes
  • then do A2, followed by A3 and A4 done together also for 3-5 minutes
• Stimulate the immune system and fight allergies, do acupressure point C7
• Two other natural remedies can be beneficial and ease symptoms
  • by use of a natural nasal-sinus spray
  • if the air is very dry use a room humidifier day and nightsteam
• If the above protocol does not clear your sinuses, then do steam inhalations
  • watch the steam temperature so it won't paralyze you nasal and sinus cilia
  • use some natural disinfectant in the water. For example, eucalyptus
• Large doses of vitamin C--3 to 4 grams a day--can act as a natural antihistamine; if you have kidney problems check this with your doctor
• Drink herbal tea made from echinacea or astragalus, they can help to prevent sinus infections
• If the degree of sinus pressure caused by the allergic reaction is very severe you may want to:
• find out the specific allergens causing your allergy problem so you can directly address it
  • initially you can get close to the items you suspect, breathe deeply and see what happens
  • if you get a noticeable reaction--itchy eyes, sneezing, sinuses tighten, coughing, etc.
    • then decide whether you should see an allergy specialist or not
    • skin allergy tests can then be performed on those suspected items
    • if the allergic reaction is severe the treatment of choice is allergy injections to desensitize the body

If you are suffering from a virus or a cold. There will be a watery mucus at the beginning, followed by a light yellow to a darker yellow mucus, which can sometimes accompany coughing. The process will last a few days and then you will begin to feel better. There is not much you can do to expedite the cure which is done by the immune system itself. Yet there are a few things you can do to make this sickness more tolerable.
What You Can Do:

• Rest and relax all you can to help the immune system do its job
  • to excrete toxins from the body
  • boost the immune system
• Antibiotics will not do any good
• Use 3 times a day for 3 days "nature's antiviral botanicals" EB and G or A
• Drink all the water you can possibly manage--minimum of 6 glasses a day
• Supplement P is an excellent antioxidant which will boost your immune system also
• If the mucus turns green
  • it can be a sign of a secondary bacterial infection
  • if it does not go away within a week from its onset
    • you will probably need an antibiotic. For example, Keflex, Bactrim DS, etc
    • go see your doctor
    • otherwise it will linger on for a long time
• Should you build up phlegm in the lower respiratory track do not swallow it
• Keep the sinus and nasal cavities clear to avoid infection

Infection of the sinus membranes
Sometimes a bacterial sinus infection and sinus pressure go together.
Symptoms of a bacterial sinus infection:

• Fever - except in the case of an infection in the ethmoid sinus cavity
• Pressure pain
• Nasal discharge green, but could also be yellow
• Post nasal drip--drainage
• Bad breath
• Malaise and lethargy
• Coughing and sneezing

What You Can Do:

• Begin to drink large quantities of water and non sugary fruit juices
• Take herbals EB, G, A
• Take high doses of antioxidants to boost immune system. Blueberries and pomegranates are high in this element. Or use a concentrated form as in P
• Rest and relax to help your immune system
• Detoxify your body through heavy perspiration. From sauna or bathtub. Don't get chilled afterward! Go to bed and sleep
• Although not very popular, fasting is an excellent ot detoxify and boost the immune system
• If you are not better within a week you may need an antibiotic such as: Keflex, Bactrim DS, etc. Only a physician can prescribe antibiotics
• Do acupressure to keep sinuse and nasal cavities clear

Foods. Although not everyone agrees on the role of foods in relation to sinus pressure and related ailments one thing is certain: In my particular case and that of all other sinus pressure sufferers I have approached on this subject, the answer has always been the same: When certain foods are eaten they affect the sinuses negatively in direct proportion to the quantity of food ingested. Sinus pressure, congestion, excessive mucus were typical reactions. The degree of their effect is in direct proportion to the amounts that are eaten of those foods. In the publication: Three Steps to Sinus and Mucus Relief this subject is thoroughly discussed and specific foods are listed that could make a huge difference for those suffering from sinus pressure, congestion and other related ailments.

Over the Counter Remedies

For many of us natural remedies are preferable over commercial preparations. It is recognized, however, that it is not always feasible to obtain them. Furthermore, commercial remedies have the advantage of accomplishing expected results, sometimes, sooner than natural ones, with the possible exception of acupressure--sinus pressure points--to drain the sinuses. Here are some OTC remedies to relieve sinus pressure:

• Sudafed
• Neo-Synephrin - please, read side effects on label
• Afrin

This is a very limited list; there are other remedies more potent, but which require a prescription.

Prevention

Life style is king when it comes to prevention. These are things you can do to prevent the next bout with sinus pressure

• If you smoke you need to quit
• Sleep 7-8 hours per night
• Eliminate any pressure on the nerves of the cervical area
• Use a humidifier at night when humidity is low
• Exercise regularly
• Above all eat and drink rightly:
  • avoid eating histamine and mucus producing foods
  • drink 6-8 glasses of water a day
  • certain habits dry the respiratory system membranes increasing vulnerability to infections:
    • leisure drugs
    • alcohol
    • coffee
• Faith and confidence in a loving Maker

The above suggestions could, when practiced, be the best solution to your sinus pressure challenge.