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A 18-year-old female asked:

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

1 doctor answer2 doctors weighed in
Dr. Kathleen Gilmore
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.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
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
Last updated Jun 10, 2014

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