Statistics show that 38 million Americans suffer from chronic sinus infections and this illness is the most common illness among U.S. adults.
Hence, people are constantly in the search for a powerful remedy or a reliever that will finally put an end to the watery eyes, pressure in the sinus area, runny nose, and horrible headaches.
Could a new method of treating sinus infections be the end to conventional sinus medications? Let us learn more.
Treatment Options for Sinus Infections
If you have been diagnosed with a sinus infection, the conventional approach is taking antibiotics; however, there is more and more evidence that antibiotics are actually doing more harm than good. Namely, as explained on Healing Life Is Natural, this is probably a result of the fact that they do not just expel the bad bacteria from the nasal cavity, but the good bacteria too, which may consequently lead to numerous unpleasant side effects like nausea and diarrhea.
So, this has encouraged a lot of patients to search for alternative treatments.
Could Baby Shampoo Be the Cure Many Have Been Looking for?
In order to successfully address a sinus infection, it is necessary to cleanse and clear the airways. During an inflammation, the air flow is decreased and there is excessive production of mucus. Sinus irrigation can help cleanse the airways of surplus oil, debris, bad bacteria, and drainage.
According to Dr. Mas Takashima from Baylor College of Medicine, some patients can reap the benefits of adding baby shampoo or probiotics to their nasal rinse, not more than half a tsp per 8 oz. of saline solution. Although many may be skeptical about this treatment at first, Dr. Takashima highly recommends baby shampoo due to not causing irritation and because it can be easily found.
Nevertheless, he only prescribes this addition to specific patients with stubborn and ongoing infections for months and when meds were not helpful, as explained on Houston Public Media. This is why Takashima advises consulting your doctor first before you try this type of treatment for your sinus infection. However, if you are an allergy sufferer, a saline irrigation can offer relief, Takashima advises. Check out the recipe below.
DIY Saline Irrigation Mixture
You will need:
3 tsp of iodide- and preservative-free salt
A tsp of quality baking soda
A cup of boiled or distilled water
A ziplock bag
A syringe or a nasal bulb
Preparation: Mix the salt and baking soda and put it in a small sealable bag and then add a tsp of the mixture to a cup of water. If you experience a burning or a stinging sensation, make the formula less concentrated.
Use: Fill a soft rubber ear bulb syringe or an infant nasal bulb with up to 8 oz. of the solution and then tilt your head downwards over the skin or in the shower and turn it on the left. Squeeze half of the mixture slowly into the right nostril and breathe through the mouth. In a matter of seconds, the liquid should come out of the left nostril. Do the same on the other side. Remember not to blow the nose too much in order to avoid discomfort.
Before you head out, remember to watch the video shown below to learn more about this new treatment:
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