Natural relief needed for clogged sinuses

littlerock

I am currently recovering from a severe head cold and my sinuses remain clogged up and give me a background headache and watery eyes. I have been to my GP who diagnosed a residual infection and offered to prescribe amoxcyillin, apparently the approved antibiotic for ENT infections. The problem is it plays havoc with my bowels. As does paracetamol,which is combined with most OTC decongestants, when taken for more than a couple of days.

Can anyone recommend any effective natural remedies or nasal sprays to get some relief?

suejb2

Disclaimer...... I am not giving any medical advise just telling you what I use. When my head is clogged up I use Sudafed spray. Works for me.

Gers

Nasal wash / irrigation seems to be effective, it's just salt water (saline).

Anything other than ABs are worth trying. I hope this works for you.

badmemory

Again not medical advice - I use sudafed decongestant. No paracetamol & bought from the pharmacy.

Nile

I buy the Boots version of Sudafed, it's cheaper and exactly the same formula.

Just look for the PL number on the box, for example Sudafed at £4.49 or the Boots version at £2.59:

https://www.boots.com/sudafed-blocked-nose-and-sinus-16-capsules-10095625

or

https://www.boots.com/boots-pharmaceuticals-max-strength-sinus-relief-16-capsules-caffeine-paracetamol-phenylephrine-hydrochloride-10102098

I hope you're feeling better soon.

Regards

Nile

Lucy_Lastic

Menthol crystals from a chemist or pharmacy. A tiny pinch in boiling water, towel over your head and breathe in the steam.

djpailo

What follows is purely anecdotal:

I used to pour hot water into a bowl, cover it with a blanket and let the steam enter my nostrils (carefully) my lifting the cover over my head.

But the best way to overcome any cold I have found, is drinking plenty of water and getting plenty of sleep. Don't bother walking around doing chores. Just let your body rest so it can concentrate on fighting the infection.

Murphybear

Lucy_Lastic wrote: »

Menthol crystals from a chemist or pharmacy. A tiny pinch in boiling water, towel over your head and breathe in the steam.

This is a good old fashioned remedy that a famous London Teaching Hospital used on me when I had nasal polyps removed.

I still use it when I get a stuffed up nose

Eenymeeny

If you haven't got menthol crystals a couple of drops of Olbas oil will help in hot water too. I actually dab a bit of vapour rub just inside my nostrils but not everyone is happy with the petro-chemical thing...

Toothsmith

Lucy_Lastic wrote: »

Menthol crystals from a chemist or pharmacy. A tiny pinch in boiling water, towel over your head and breathe in the steam.

^^^^^^^^^^^

This - or even just head over a steaming bowl.

Vick vapour rub in the bowel, or a few drops of Olbus Oil can be an alternative to menthol crystals.

Old fashioned - but as good as anything.

glennevis

I asked my GP once and he said head over a steaming bowl. You can add a drop of something e.g. Olbas Oil for a nicer experience.


In the nineties I used to cycle with a veteran who rode the Tour de France in the sixties. They used to snort up salt water through the nose. Never had the courage to try that myself.