Relief from sinus pressure?(sinus pressure relief)

Are there any at home remedies for sinus pressure? I don't think I have an infection so it's not worth calling the doctor, but the "okay'd" list of over the counters medicines aren't helping, any at home remedies? By "okay'd" list I mean I'm 10 weeks pregnant and limited on what I can take.

A - Check and see at the store if they carry a thing called HYDRASENSE. It's a salt water nasal spray that is meant to help clean out and hydrate your nasal cavity. (it's not like an 'otrivin' or any other nasal spray. It's a big bottle with a special tip. Maybe ask a pharmacist?) It made me gag at first, but it is 100% sea water that is sterilized and made ready for use. It's the only thing i too am able to use.

Aside from that, a safe medication to take (my doctor said it was) is an antihistamine. an anti-allergy medication. {Diphenhydramine hydrochloride (trade name Benadryl®)} is one that is safe for use.

Anything other than that i don't think so. Call your doctor anyway, and see what they may suggest!! There's no stupid questions as far as your doctor is concerned!! THey're there to help!!

A - When I was sick while pregnant, I wasn't even given an accepted list. I was told nothing but lozenges. So they helped a little, and so did drinking hot orange juice. Sounds weird but it helped soothe me and helped my nose run. Zap a mugful in the microwave until hot. All you can really do is wait it out. Get some sleep, and don't forget to blow your nose!

Sinus Relief OTC Products Not Containing Medication?

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Q- Sinus Relief OTC Products Not Containing Medication?
Looking for sinus relief over the counter non drug form looking for stuff available in rite aid natural products,lozengers that will help sinus?,ive seen a bunch of different products online and some in stores looking for recommendation for natural/non medicated relief from sinus/nasal congestion

A-I've had sucess with a sea water nasal spray from my local Pharmacy. There is no medicine, it is just 100% natural sea water, which helps to flush out the nasal passage and the sinuses.

The brand I have used is Sterimar Sea Water Nasal Spray. For more information, see:
http://www.britishsnoring.co.uk/shop/ste...

Your local pharmacy is likely to have a similar product available, it is worth asking behind the counter as they are not often on the shelves.

Another firm favourite of mine in Vicks VapoRub which is available at all pharmacies. A cheap alternative is Menthol Crystals in a tub of hot water - simply inhale the steam. For more on Vicks, see:
http://www.vicks.com/3.1_VapoRub.php


A- Sinus relief? Well, to get the congestion more bearable, I'd do Vic's vapor rub at night, or their inhaler during the day. Halls cough drops provide a bit of sinus and sore throat relief. Really, anything with menthol or eucalyptus will help too. You can buy eucalyptus oil...or it's used in steam rooms @ health clubs.

I'm also a fan of zinc, but you have to start taking it at the FIRST thought that you MIGHT be getting an infection. I tried Cold-eze lozenges, but it did bad things to my mouth. Zicam is what I use now, and they have a bunch of different ways to get the zinc into your system.

A-Make a mixture of peppermint and eucalypytus oil and put into boiling water and inhale the steam. It will open you up for sure. Also eating a lot of hot foods will help too.

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Sinus relief?

I need sinus relief tips besides steam, doctors, tea, warm shower....

If it's allergies you need to take an antihistamine with your decongestant. Take as little as possible for as short a time as possible because you body can get used to it and then it doesn't work anymore or you have to keep upping the dosage.
Usually I take generic Flonase and then I don't get allergy congestion and migraines.

But when I accidentally run out I buy -
Decongestant Phenylephrine HCI 10 mg-tiny red tabs in box
Chloramine Maleate (spelling?) Comes in small bottles of 100 tiny yellow tablets at CVS and other pharmacies.
Tylanol if a headache is included.

These work for about 4-6 hours. Takes about 1/2 hour to kick in, usually I wake up with a stuffy nose and headache, take the pills, by the time I'm out of the shower I'm ok for the day.
For something more like a cold try Aleve-D works for 12 hours, you have to ask for it at the counter of the pharmacy. - for sinus relief