Relief From Sphenoid Congestion

According to the Sinus Infection Help website, sphenoid sinuses are located at the center of the skull behind the eyes and nose. They are separated by a thin plate of bone known as the septum. Pollutants, pets, or viral or bacterial infections are common causes of sphenoid sinusitis. Sphenoid sinusitis symptoms include headaches, fever, chronic cough or pain felt behind the eyes, across the forehead or around the face.

Nasal Sprays and Decongestants

• Saline nasal sprays help clear up congestion and clear out sinuses, including the sphenoid areas, without medication. Use them to moisten the nasal passages, flush out debris from the nasal passageway or improve the function of the mucous membrane. Decongestants also clear out nasal debris and allow air to travel through the nasal passageways by shrinking the blood vessels in the nasal membranes.

Steam Inhalation

• Steam inhalation therapy usually includes essential oils, a tea kettle or pot, a bowl, filtered water and a bath towel. Boil water in a tea kettle and then remove the tea kettle from the stove. Carefully pour the steaming water into a bowl and add a few drops of the essential oils. Put the towel over your head and lean over the steaming bowl to inhale and exhale the steam. Perform this therapy as often as necessary.

Antibiotics

• According to the Sinus Info Center website, oral antibiotics are used for chronic sinusitis. Your doctor may prescribe a broad-spectrum or narrow-spectrum antibiotic. A broad-spectrum antibiotic affects many types of bacteria, while a narrow-spectrum antibiotic is prescribed for specific causes of sinus infections. Nebulized antibiotics are antibiotics that can be inhaled. These antibiotics get directly to the root of the nasal problem. Intravenous antibiotics are antibiotics that enter the bloodstream through an injection.