Effective, Low-Cost Ways To Get Rid Of A Stuffy Problem -- Sinusitis

Home remedies often can reduce problematic sinus symptoms, according to the October issue of Mayo Clinic Women's HealthSource. Symptoms, including nasal congestion, facial pain, headache and fatigue, are common. Annually, doctors report about 32 million cases of chronic sinusitis -- when patients' symptoms last 12 consecutive weeks. Evidence shows that home remedies are an inexpensive, effective first course of treatment. Consider these tips: Use nasal irrigation or a nasal spray. Researchers have found that flushing out the nose twice a day with a saltwater (saline) solution can effectively treat and even prevent sinusitis "attacks." (See a demonstration at http://www.MayoClinic.com. Type "nasal irrigation" in the search box.) Spraying a saline solution into the nasal cavity several times a day also eases congestion. Steam... [read full story]