How do i unglog my sinus' ?

Question

one of my sinus' are clogged. it hurts and it is making me not be able to sleep. what should i do?

Answer 1

First you need to figure out if it's just gunk or a physical blockage.  Get some Afrin and quirk it up there. If it's just gunk you should be clear in about 5 minutes or so.  If not you've probably got some sort of physical issue like nasal polyps, deviated septum, whatever go see your ENT.  If you're also having pain you've probably got a nasty sinus infection that won't clear up (even with antibiotics...) until you get your sinus open.  Again see your ENT specialist, but sometimes a quick 1 week course of steroids (prednisone) can clear/open the sinus up long enough to get rid of the infection, even if ultimately you may need surgery.  Good Luck!

Answer 2

Helloo, you answered my question, so am returning the favour.

I had a problem with blocked sinuses and it's such a bummer. I know what you mean about not being able to sleep. Anyway, have you had a cold recently? Or it could be an early symptom of a cold? I went to the doctors, who then prescribed me to a nose specialist (!) and I ended up having a pointless operation. It didn't help at all, even though it was supposed to clear my sinuses. That was a couple of years ago and over time, they improved and I don't have the problem anymore! Do you also have swollen tonsils? I do tooooooo!  

Answer 3

You can take some mucinex and/or sudafed or alka seltzer (some sort of sinus medicine).   You can also apply a warm rag to your face where your sinus is affected.  Another thing you can do is take a warm steamy shower.  I usually like to use Village Naturals for Cold/Sinuses.  It works wonders.  You can purchase it from Wal-Mart in the cosmetic section.  You can also look into using a neti pot.  I hear those things work well.

Answer 4

well that happened 2 me then i went to the doctors a he told me wot 2 do i dnt remember wot he said soz