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Sinus congestion headaches

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User135644 · 17/12/2022 09:16

Had a brutal cold all week and now it's mainly around my sinuses. I'm getting sharp headaches around my eyes and sinuses. I'm taking Sudafed decongestions which alleviates it a bit.

Is there anything else worth taking to sort it? Is it likely to go away on its own? Unsure if it's sinusitis or just the cold lingering.

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cleowasmycat · 17/12/2022 09:19

You need Sudafed nasal spray rather than tablets.

Mosaic123 · 17/12/2022 09:21

And putting your head over a big bowl of steamy hot water can help too. Place a towel on top of your head to trap the steam.

Andsoforth · 17/12/2022 09:22

Try a neilmed sinus rinse. The saline washes out the passages and the bicarb calms irritation.

A spray like beconase can help calm the irritation too.

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User135644 · 17/12/2022 09:22

Will try, thanks.

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Andsoforth · 17/12/2022 09:23

Mosaic123 · 17/12/2022 09:21

And putting your head over a big bowl of steamy hot water can help too. Place a towel on top of your head to trap the steam.

Warm water, not boiling!

catfunk · 17/12/2022 09:36

Second neilmed sinus rinse, it's great

Onedayatatime22 · 17/12/2022 09:55

Mosaic123 · 17/12/2022 09:21

And putting your head over a big bowl of steamy hot water can help too. Place a towel on top of your head to trap the steam.

Add a tablespoon of dried thyme and a teaspoon of rosemary too. Really helps.

Chimchar · 17/12/2022 09:58

I saw this the other day. It might help? Hope you're better soon BrewFlowers

https://www.instagram.com/reel/CkbjdB0Ou5i/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

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