Help for Severe Sinus and Allergy relief???

Question

My sister has had severe sinus and allergies for years, she has taken almost everything on the market, even shots from the Dr. but the shot is suppose to last 3 months, and she barely gets past 1-2 months. Like today, she did not sleep good, and gets sores below her nose it hurts so bad. She has to carry around a towel a lot. Any idea's from someone who knows what this is like and/or what might she try? Also how could I forget, " the headaches!!!", can't take asprin, advil, or anything that would upset your stomache.

Answer 1

What your sister can do:

Avoid cigarette smoke and excess dust.

Drink plenty of fluids to thin mucus.

Use a humidifier or cool-mist vaporizer to keep indoor air moist.

Place warm compresses on her face to help open up her sinuses.

Reduce congestion by inhaling eucalyptus-scented steam. Add a few drops of eucalyptus oil to a pan of water. Heat to boiling and remove from the stove. Place a towel over her head and the pan and breathe in the steam through both nostrils. Blow her nose frequently.

Though there have been no major scientific studies conducted to support this theory, some experts believe spicy foods, such as horseradish, Japanese wasabi, garlic, or cayenne pepper, may help clear out congested sinuses.

Supplements can be used to help clear up an acute sinus infection, even if you're on antibiotic drugs. The recommended vitamins and herbs are particularly valuable for people who have recurring sinus problems. None of these cause the side effects (such as dry mouth) that decongestants or other conventional medicines prescribed for this condition do.

Vitaminc with bioflavonoids

Until symptoms disappear, the amino acid NAC (N-acetylcysteine) and an ephedra-free herbal decongestant can be very helpful in easing breathing and clearing nasal passages.

An anti-inflammatory supplement (bromelain) can be added to help reduce discomfort.

Washing the sinuses out with a saline solution that contains goldenseal may help the body combat viruses, bacteria, and fungi.

Oregano oil - diluted in certified organic extra virgin olive oil - may help the body fight with infection

Answer 2

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Help for Severe Sinus and Allergy relief???
My sister has had severe sinus and allergies for years, she has taken almost everything on the market, even shots from the Dr. but the shot is suppose to last 3 months, and she barely gets past 1-2 months. Like today, she did not sleep good, and gets sores below her nose it hurts so bad. She has...

Answer 3

Alright, it is allergy season for everyone.
Folks have different remedies.
Try Tylenol Sinus---and put camphor on head
for headaches. (the camphor chapstick will do)
Keep steam in the air with salt in it.
Saline nose every day.
Elevate head at night, keep ears and throat warm.
Drink warm liquids instead of cold.
Take the herb enchinachea to heal fast.

Answer 4

If she doesnt have one, make a homemade hot moist pack and tell her to put it over her forehead and nose. You can make one with a washcloth. Just put the washcloth is very hot water as hot as she can stand. It will relieve the pain. She may want to check into having sinus surgery thats what I had to do. Sorry but if she is taking meds that the doctor has given her and they arent doing any good, maybe she should see and ENT doctor.

OH I almost forgot one more idea. Tell her to get in a shower as hot as she can stand and snort the water into her nostrils. The moisture will help with the pain.

Answer 5

It sounds like the shots she had were antihistamine shots. She needs allergy desensitation shots. They may take up to two years to start working, but the effects can be permanent. In the meantime, she can get a prescription for Beconase nasal spray. It is a steroidal nasal spray and it really works. She will have to go to an allergist to get tested and get the allergy shots.

Answer 6

Has her Doctor mentioned anything about Sinus Polyps? Sinus Polyps cause many problems and cause sinusitis. I had suffered from Sinus Polpys for years and had surgery to remove them, which gave me relief for about 4 years. (Sometimes they grow back) If nothing else is working I would say this is the cause.

Answer 7

Try sniffing a saline solution into both nostrils twice a day and this will give some relief........