There are various home remedies for sinus pain pressure which can be used to good effect to give some pain relief. However, very often, it can prove to be a difficult condition to eradicate altogether. Many people look to treating chronic sinusitis naturally after having tried literally years of antibiotic and over the counter treatment.

Sinusitis is a very common infection, affecting over 15 million people each year. Out of these, a number will suffer from acute sinusitis, which is a short-lived one off infection which will either go away on its own or with the help of some supportive home or over the counter remedies. For others though, the situation can be very different. When the condition lasts for over 30 days, it is known as chronic sinusitis. There is no one exact cause of chronic sinusitis, although many doctors believe it commonly develops after a viral infection or a severe allergy. It can also be hereditary, with many sufferers having a parent who has had sinusitis and the reason for this is unclear. Some people are thought to be particularly sensitive to environmental pollutants and this could well be a cause in a minority of cases. More rarely, people with a tooth abscess can develop infection of the sinuses if the bacteria migrates into the sinuses.

Sinuses consist of a network of hollow cavities which surround the bones of the nose and face. Normally, they are completely hollow and clear. However, when sinusitis develops, these fill with fluid and pus and become obstructed. This can cause intense pain in the forehead and around the eye area which is often worse when leaning forward. Some sufferers will also have a generalized headache and soreness around the eyes, caused by a bacterial infection. Chronic sinusitis sufferers are also likely to have a postnasal drip and difficulty distinguishing smells.

If you have tried antibiotics, you will already know that their use in treating chronic sinusitis is very limited. Indeed this is a condition where home remedies for sinus pain pressure can be much more effective.

The following tips may help in treating chronic sinusitis naturally

* Drink plenty of hot drinks and soups as keeping hydrated can help thin the mucous. In addition, the gentle steam as you are drinking can help to loosen the solid mucous
* Try inhaling over a bowl of boiling water with a towel over your head to make a "tent"
* Apply a moist, hot flannel directly to the face for a few minutes. The moist heat will help
* Consider buying a simple humidifier to keep the air moist. Alternatively, allow air to freely circulate at home and keep bowls of water close to heat sources
* Saline drops which you can buy from a pharmacy have been shown to help a little. They will not do any harm so are worth trying
* Take great care when blowing your nose. Blow gently and keep both nostrils open