Nasal Irrigation and Why Does Sinus Drainage Make You
by asha » Mon Oct 03, 2016 6:02 pm

Nasal Irrigation - Why Does Sinus Drainage Make You Cough? - Nurse's Guide

People often think if they have a cough they must have a lung problem. In many cases it may be simply sinus drainage. If you have a non-productive cough and congestion, chances are you have a sinus irritation, sinus infection, acute sinusitis or other sinus problem or condition and not a lung problem.

The job of the sinuses is to secrete mucus to provide proper lubrication and help the nose prevent dust, particles and harmful organisms from entering and infecting the respiratory tract.

When the sinuses secrete this irritating mucus from an infection it may also cause a slight sore throat.
This is called post-nasal drip.
Often people think this sore throat is from other causes.

Usually the cough is not severe in the early stages and is a signal to you that something is wrong or is starting up. To cure the cough and stop the excess sinus drainage you want to cure the sinus infection, sinusitis or other sinus problem right away before it gets worse. You don't have to suffer with acute or chronic sinusitis anymore. And antibiotics are not the way to go. Most sinus infections are caused by a fungus and not bacteria. Plus the antibiotics have a difficult time reaching the sinus cavities. The best way to cure your sinus problem or sinus infection is to do it naturally. There are many ways to do that. Developing a basis for this composition on Sinus Infection was a lengthy task. It took lots of patience and hard work to develop.

This Cough is the Body's Voluntary Reaction to Protect Its Airways

At the same time the mucus backs up in your sinus cavities and gets inflamed and hardens and starts a sinus infection because it can't move through the sinuses properly. One quart of mucus needs to move through the sinuses every day. Failure is the stepping stone to success. So if you do fail to understand this article on Chronic Sinus, don't fret. Read it again a few times, and you are sure to finally get its meaning.

The sinuses are small cavities in the bones of the skull that are filled with air.
Their main purpose is to help with secretion of mucus and with voice resonance.
There are four pairs of sinus cavities behind the forehead, cheek bones and nasal area.

Most of the medicines, which are used for sinus, related problems have their own side effects like adversely impacting on mental alertness, rise in blood pressure, increased heart rate, loss of sleep etc. Persistent use of medicines can also lead to thinning of bones, cataract and diabetes. So home remedies for sinus problems should be preferred over medicines till they succeed in lessening the discomfort. :roll:

The most popular among the home remedies for sinus problem is inhaling steam from a pot of hot water or vaporizer.
This soothes the inflamed sinus cavities.
Salt-based nasal sprays produce a similar effect.
Such a spray can be prepared with ' teaspoon each of salt and baking soda in eight to ten ounces of water.
This solution can be applied to the nostrils either with a small atomizer or a nose dropper.

The one very important thing which people over look while going for home remedies for sinus problems is that they do not raise their head while sleeping. While taking rest or sleeping. One should use more than one pillow or should readjust the bedposts. A raised head leads to easy draining of nose and makes breathing easier. If the head is not raised then it makes mucus to pool inside the head. So one should not over look this precaution. We were a bit tentative when embarking on this project on Sinus Pain. However, using the grit and determination we have, we have produced some fine reading material on Sinus Pain.

Taking any hot liquid like soup is also one of the most common home remedies for sinus problems.
The steam from the hot liquid helps in unclogging the nasal passages.
The liquid dilutes the mucus in the nose and makes breathing a lot easier.
Using the intuition I had on Sinusitis, I thought that writing this article would indeed be worth the trouble.
Most of the relevant information on Sinusitis has been included here.

There are Home Remedies for Sinus Problems to Replace Decongestants Like Menthol as Well

For example sniffing an onion produces the same kind of stimulation because of irritation as is produced by menthol etc. and makes the nose to run. To clear a stuffed nose all that one needs to do is to make it run. So it is also advisable to take a lot of spicy stuff. A hot or spicy food makes our body to produce some reflex action like making the nose to run. An idle brain, is a devil's workshop they say. Using this ideology in mind, we ventured to write on Sinus Problem, so that something productive would be achieved of our minds. :lol:

One of the Most Common Infections, the World Over, is Sinus

The bones near the nose contain cavities, also known as sinuses. An infection in the sinuses causes a sinus attack. The sinus swells due to such infections leading to headache, fever, difficulty in breathing and other discomforts. This physical condition is known as the sinusitis. Though there are surgeries for sinusitis, home remedies for sinus infection are a better option. :roll:

The steam of eucalyptus oil, when inhaled, is found to have healing effects for sinus infections.
Above all, a great deal of rest coupled with a big amount of water and other fluids' intake are sure to provide relief from the excruciating pain.
We would like you to leisurely go through this article on Sinusitis Remedies to get the real impact of the article.
Sinusitis Remedies is a topic that has to be read clearly to be understood.

However, as Mentioned Earlier, Chronic Infection Needs Prolonged Treatment

Moreover, if the problem still persists even after the above mentioned home remedies for sinus infection, it is advised to consult a doctor. There is a lot of jargon connected with Sinus Remedies. However, we have eliminated the difficult ones, and only used the ones understood by everyone.

Paste of cinnamon and water, or ginger with milk or water, or basil leaves mixed with cloves and dried ginger, when applied on the forehead provides instant relief. In addition to these, other home remedies like intake of ripe grape juice, having jalape'o peppers and warm tea, all have positive effects.

By treating symptoms like headache, severe pain and nasal blockages, comfort can be achieved. But acute sinusitis demands a prolonged treatment. In addition to antibiotics and sinus therapies, home remedies for sinus infections can prove to be quite effective. Taking in steam from a vaporizer or a container of hot water can provide immediate relief by decongestanting the blockage. A hot or cold compress, i.e an absorbent pad pressed on to a part of the body to relieve inflammation, over the inflamed problem area is also effective in reducing the pain, and, thus, is one of the best home remedies for sinus infections.

But what exactly is sinus?
There is an opening in each of the sinuses or cavities for a free exchange of mucus and air.
A mucus membrane lining connects one sinus to the other.
Some infections and diseases, like asthma, cause inflammation of the membrane lining as well as the sinus.
This blocks the mucus and air inside the lining and creates a vacuum.
Due to this pressure on the sinus walls, a severe pain is caused.