How do I Get Rid of Swelling Under the Eyes Due to Sinus Pressure?

When allergies or illnesses hit, the sinus cavities become infected and inflamed. Not only is sinus pressure painful, but it causes the area under the eyes to swell. It's a good idea to take medicine that helps alleviate sinus pressure when you first notice the signs. In the meantime, you can relieve your swollen eyes with home remedies. Particular household products will help get rid of puffiness so sinus pressure doesn't show.

Things You'll Need

• Knife
• Potato
• Witch hazel
• 2 cotton balls

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Instructions

• 1

  Use a knife to slice a potato.

• 2

  Place one potato slice over each closed eye for 15 minutes. The cold potato will help reduce eye swelling.

• 3

  Soak two cotton balls in witch hazel.

• 4

  Squeeze out the excess witch hazel from the cotton.

• 5

  Place one cotton ball over each closed eye for 5 minutes. This is another way to reduce eye puffiness. Be careful not to get witch hazel in your eye.