Do You Have a Sinus Infection?

Are you struggling to breathe clearly? Has your body been overcome with fatigue as you fight through the day to work through nasal obstruction, congestion and discharge from your nose? You may have a sinus infection – and while they can be serious, they don’t have to be.

From nasal obstruction or congestion to nasal discharge, facial pain and facial pressure to tooth pain and foul breath or even fatigue and repeated infections in your nose and face… the many different struggles that sinus disorders provoke can be incredibly debilitating to your everyday life. While the infections and the pain may ebb and flow, for many the shape and size of the sinuses make it so that bacteria are constantly being trapped inside  – meaning they may be impossible to eradicate without treatment.

Literally tens of millions of Americans struggle with sinusitis – yet cases of the affliction continue to increase and people continue to allow themselves to suffer from sinusitis without seeking proper treatment.

IMMEDIATE SINUS INFECTION RELIEF

While getting to the absolute root of your sinus infection and fixing it with proper treatment is always best, there are a few things you can try at home to find more immediate relief.

1. One of the best ways to cure a mucus-related affliction is to stay hydrated with water. Drop the sugary drinks and stick to water as you flush out your system – water helps to clear your sinuses and thin out the mucus. You can even add cayenne pepper to your fluids to help try to clear your sinuses out with a little more zing. Other spices that you can add to your water, or to your meals, to help clear out the mucus in your nose are: turmeric, ginger root and peppermint.
2. Another easy method for immediate relief is to use a Neti pot and flush your nose out with a salt water rinse. If you don’t have a Neti pot, try creating a make-shift steam room in your shower with hot water – just don’t burn yourself!

PERMANENT SINUS INFECTION RELIEF

At Minor & James Surgical Specialists, our experienced doctors can help to reduce your pain and improve your overall quality of life, including your breathing and daily fatigue, with the proper treatment of your sinuses.

Doctors John D. Burgoyne, MD, and Calvin H. Knapp, Jr., MD, have the experience you need for sinus treatment that is tailor-fit to fit your personal needs so that you can stop infection and prevent bacteria from growing in your sinuses and obstructing your daily life. When evaluating a patient, Dr. Burgoyne and Dr. Knapp conduct a thorough assessment of medical history and the current state of your sinuses using state-of-the-art equipment that provides detailed pictures of facial anatomy in order to best evaluate the situation. With the proper treatment provided at Minor & James, you can improve your breathing, reduce your infections and improve your energy – helping you to create a better life for yourself.