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• What you need
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Instead of going to the pharmacy or doctor to deal with the annoying sinus infection, you can try essential oils. Sinusitis is difficult to heal, because even antibiotics cannot penetrate deeply into the sinus cavities. However, aromatherapy can be effective because you can inhale essential oils deep inside and through your sinus cavities. Use the following techniques until you find the best one, and you will be surprised to find that you can breathe more easily.

Steps

Method 1 of 2: Prepare Aromatherapy Aromatherapy

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   Know the symptoms of a sinus infection. Fever, bad breath, toothache and fatigue are all symptoms of sinusitis. You will have clear discharge if you have a viral inflammation or allergies. If the pus is cloudy yellow in color, you may have bacterial or fungal inflammation.
   • Medical treatments may include antibiotics, antivirals, nasal sprays containing phenylephrine, or oral decongestants. Some medicines should not be taken for longer than three days and may have side effects.

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   Drink a lot of water. Try to drink at least six glasses of water a day to make the pus thinner and easier to drain. Don't worry if pus is running down your throat, you may feel uncomfortable, but this mucus will settle in your stomach.
   • Avoid using dairy products to avoid thickening the pus, making it harder to drain. You also shouldn't drink alcohol to avoid irritating your sinuses.

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   Choose an essential oil. Depending on your preference, you can choose an organic essential oil from a reputable brand to ensure it's pure. First choose the fragrance you like. All the essential oils underneath the head have anti-inflammatory and anti-inflammatory properties. You can mix and match essential oils, simply by equaling an equal amount of each, to find the most effective blend.
   • Eucalyptus
   • Mint
   • lavender
   • Basil West
   • Marjoram
   • Rosemary
   • Peppermint
   • Tea
   • Geranium
   • Information
   • Clove
   • Lemon
   • Roman Chrysanthemum
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Method 2 of 2: Aromatherapy Techniques

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   Wash your nose using a Neti Pot nose wash. First, dilute the aqueous solution containing the essential oils and place it in the flask. Then, lean forward, tilt your head to one side. Slowly pour the solution into the upper nostril while keeping your head tilted. Be careful to breathe through your mouth while doing this. The solution will flow through the other nostril. Repeat with the other side of the nose.
   • To make a nasal wash, use an equal amount of each essential oil, no more than 9 or 10 drops in total. Using another bowl, pour in 1.5 cups warm distilled water (but not too hot to avoid burning nose tissue) along with 6 tablespoons of ground salt, crushed and dissolved. Be sure to use distilled water to avoid the risk of infection. Add the selected essential oils and stir well.

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   Use a diffuser. There are different types of diffusers, but they all work to spread essential oils into the air, so you can breathe in. Note to use according to the instructions on the packaging. First, choose an essential oil or make your own essential oil solution, usually cup of water with 3-5 drops of essential oil. Then, the person with sinusitis should sit as close to the diffuser as possible and inhale the essential oils deeply.
   • This method can be very helpful, especially if there are many people with sinus infections in your family.

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   Inhale the essential oil. First, boil distilled or tap water, then pour into a heat-resistant bowl for more than half a bowl. Then add 8 to 10 drops of essential oil and stir well. You can also use another way of cooking herbs instead of essential oils: use 2 teaspoons of oregano and 2 teaspoons of basil. Next, cover the back of your head with a towel, bow close to the bowl and inhale the essential oils or herbs through your nose and mouth, until the heat stops.
   • Once the water has cooled, you can continue by boiling the water again. Repeat the process until the water has evaporated.

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   Bathe with water mixed in essential oils. Add 12 to 15 drops of essential oil or essential oil blend to the bath water. Note the warm water bath. You can soak for as long as you like.

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   Massage the acupuncture points with a mixture of essential oils. First dilute the essential oils in the carrier oil, then gently rub the acupuncture points on the face: the sides of the nose, the middle below the nose, the temples, the eyebrows, and the forehead. Use a warm towel over your face until it is completely warm. Repeat the process if you want.
   • Use oil carefully, avoid contact with eyes.
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What you need

• Neti Pot nose wash
• Hot water
• Crushed raw sea salt
• Oil
• Diffuser
• Bowl or cup
• Towel
• Towel

Advice

• Rest as much as you can.
• If you have a fever for 4 to 5 days that does not go away, puffy face, or pain, or bad breath for unknown reasons, you should see your doctor.

Warning

• If you are sensitive to an essential oil, try another one on the list. All of them are effective against sinusitis.
• Negative reactions to essential oils sometimes occur. You should try before serving by adding a drop of essential oil to a tablespoon of warm water. Stir well and inhale the scent lightly. Also try to put a drop on your arm. After an hour, if you do not experience irritation, you can start doing it.
• If you experience irritation (like a bad nose, watery eyes, redness on your skin, or nausea), you can choose a different essential oil and try again.
• Do not use the Neti Pot nasal wash for more than 3 weeks. If your condition persists, see your doctor. There may be potential causes that need to be addressed.