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Homemade remedies for a sinus infection? nose and forehead are throbbing and head feels clogged up.

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Dr. Kathleen Gilmore
Dr. Kathleen Gilmoreanswered
Urgent Care 28 years experience
Nasal Saline Irrigat: It's allergy season, and especially for those who suffer from sinus disease and or have nasal polyps its the worst it can get right now. Most allergists and ENT specialists try to have their patients on optimal therapy. Nasal saline irrigations have revolutionized care for chronic sufferers, reducing the number of nasal/sinus surgeries tremendously. Preparations avail otc, recipes online.
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Dr. Eddie Cheng
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Dr. Eddie Cheng
Dr. Eddie Cheng commented
Specializes in Family Medicine
You may consider using OTC Neti Pot for effective nasal rinse.
May 5, 2014

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