A sinus infection (sinusitis) usually resolves on its own within about a week with at-home treatments. Flushing your nasal passages, staying hydrated, resting, using steam, eating wholesome foods, and taking over-the-counter (OTC) medications often help keep you comfortable.
Sometimes, when these treatments don’t work and your sinusitis turns into a bacterial infection, you may require antibiotics.
This article covers the top at-home sinus infection treatment options to ease sinus pain and inflammation.
Flush Your Nasal Passages
Rinsing your nasal passages can help a sinus infection by loosening thick mucus so it can more easily be blown out. You can flush sinuses in several ways, including:
- A neti pot (a teapot-looking device that you use to rinse nasal passage with salt water)
- Bulb syringes
- Squeeze bottles
- Battery-operated pulsed water devices
As long as these devices are kept clean and used as directed, they are usually safe.
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