The end of the year is approaching and, we are already thinking about the list of New Year’s resolutions for 2022.
Here are a series of tips that can help you improve your quality of life.
1- Stop smoking
Indeed, you’ve wanted to do it for years. You should know that in addition to causing lung cancer, heart disease, and bronchitis, tobacco smoke also contributes to the appearance of sinusitis.
Cigarette smoke and its gases cause an increase in the production of mucus that accumulates in the sinuses, causing sinusitis.
2- Limit your exposure to allergens
If you suffer from allergies, you may already be taking precautions to prevent allergy attacks (in case you don’t, now is the time to do it!). That’s a good thing since allergies are a predisposing factor for other respiratory conditions, including sinusitis. Therefore, by reducing your chances of having an allergic reaction, you also limit your chances of suffering from sinus problems.
3- Drink lots of water
Hydration is an excellent way to combat nasal congestion, as it helps to thin the mucus. If you prefer, you can do it with infusions with herbs that have mucolytic and decongestant properties, such as ginger, mint, and eucalyptus.
4- Avoid pressure changes
Symptoms such as facial pain, headaches, or nasal congestion tend to worsen when exposed to changes in air pressure, for example, when traveling by plane. Learn the different manoeuvres that prevent increased pressure in the inner ear.
5- Protect yourself from extreme temperatures
Sudden changes in temperature can also alter the proper functioning of the upper respiratory system.
6- Don’t swim in chlorinated pools
Chlorinated pools can worsen sinus symptoms because chlorine can irritate the lining of the nose (mucosa) and sinuses. So, if you already have sinus problems, you could experience a worsening of your symptoms.
7- Breathe humid air
Moisture in the air is generally beneficial for our upper respiratory tract. It allows the proper functioning of the nasal mucosa and sinuses, preventing mucus from thickening and accumulating. If you notice that the air inside your home is too dry, do not hesitate to use a humidifier.
8- Keep your house properly ventilated
Allowing the air to circulate and renew is essential to avoid infections by viruses and bacteria. It is crucial during winter, as the combination of poor ventilation (to keep rooms warm) and heating creates a breeding ground for germs. Also, try to keep your home clean because dust (dust mites) is another common source of allergies, leading to sinus infections.
Hopefully, this list will help you, but if you still suffer from sinusitis, you should know that relief is achieved by removing the accumulated mucus in the sinuses.
This is what Nasodren does, a 100% natural nasal spray (it contains only cyclamen extract) with a unique mechanism of action that drains the mucus retained in the sinuses, preventing infection by bacteria and avoiding chronic sinusitis.
Nasodren is a very safe product since its active ingredient, saponins are not absorbed and therefore do not reach the bloodstream, so they produce no systemic side effects, that is, they do not affect the liver, kidneys, or other organs.
