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Sinusitis - References
Breathing is less of a chore when air can flow freely through your nasal passages. According to research or other evidence, the following self-care steps may be helpful.
- Rule out allergies
Make an appointment with an allergist, who can help determine if your sinusitis is allergy-related
- Discover the benefits of bromelain
Try taking 3,000 MCU of this enzyme, derived from pineapple, three times a day for relief from acute sinusitis
- Try nasal irrigation
Prepare a warm, salt-water solution in a special ceramic pot known as a “neti lota” pot and pour it through your nose to relieve your sinuses
Also indexed as:
- sinus infection,
- sinus infections,
- sinusitis
About this treatment
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Last Review: 05-11-2011
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