How to Alleviate Sinus Pain

Sinus pain can be as bad as a migraine or tension headache. Many people find that it debilitates them and disrupts their normal rhythm of life. Fortunately, there are many ways to alleviate sinus pain. Knowledge of the methods used to relieve sinus pain will help you keep it at bay so that you can enjoy your life despite your allergies.

Things You'll Need

• Decongestant Neti pot Ice pack Topical analgesic Pain reliever

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Instructions

• 1

  Take a decongestant. Often, sinus pain it is caused by congestion that is blocked or draining slowly. Decongestants such as Sudafed will help drain that nasal congestion.

• 2

  Cleanse your sinus passages with a sinus cleansing system. A neti pot is one sinus cleansing system you can get at any drugstore. It flushes the sinus with a gentle saline solution.

• 3

  Apply an ice pack to your sinuses. The coolness helps ease sinus pain and reduce inflammation. This treatment is helpful when you are waiting for a pain reliever or decongestant to work.

• 4

  Apply a topical analgesic. There are a number of rubs and creams that are sold over-the-counter as pain relievers. Products like HeadOn can help alleviate sinus pain when applied topically because they create a cooling and numbing sensation.

• 5

  Take an over-the-counter pain reliever like Tylenol (acetaminophen) or ibuprofen. Ibuprofen is particularly effective because it reduces inflammation, which is often a root cause of sinus pain.