How to Get Rid of a Sinus Cold With Stuff at Home

Developing a cold contributes to your mucous membranes becoming inflamed. The cold virus invades your sinuses, irritating the cilia. Cilia (tiny hairs) clear your nasal passages of debris. The cilia slow down when your sinuses become infected, leading to an over production of nasal mucous. Bacteria can build up, making mucous thicker. A few symptoms of a sinus cold include congestion, stuffy or runny nose and sinus headaches. You can get rid of your sinus cold with a few simple home remedies.

Things You'll Need

• Warm compress
• Humidifier
• Hot water
• Towel
• Tea
• Chicken broth
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 pint water
• Bulb syringe
• Pillows

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Instructions

• 1

  Sleep as often as possible. Bed rest can help your body combat the cold virus.

• 2

  Apply a warm compress to your nose and forehead, suggests the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Place the compress on the affected area for up to 15 minutes to alleviate sinus pain.

• 3

  Put a humidifier in your bedroom. Increased humidity in your environment can add moisture to your sinuses. Lubricated sinuses will decrease sinus pressure.

• 4

  Fill a bowl with hot water. Place a towel over your head and the bowl. Deeply breathe in the steam for a few minutes. Do this up to four times a day.

• 5

  Eat your morning meal in bed. Eating in bed can help rev up your cilia and clear out the night's previous mucous.

• 6

  Drinking liquids can speed up recovery from a sinus cold.

  Drink fluids often. Drink water, tea or chicken broth to clear mucous secretions.

• 7

  Lavage your nose using a solution of 1 tsp salt and 1 pint of water. Suck up some solution and squeeze the bulb into your nostril. Allow the solution to drip from your nostril. Wipe your nose dry.

• 8

  Elevate your head with pillows while sleeping. This will drain sinuses and reduce nasal congestion.