How to relieve sinus pressure?

How to relieve sinus pressure?

For the past week, the seasonal dynamic changes per day in barometric pressure have had me in severe sinus pain resulting in additional severe tooth pain. I take vitamin C and electrolyte supplements daily as well as anti-inflammatory supplements and have attempted to treat with Sudaphedrine PE max strength with little or no effect. I have been treated with steam from hot showers but relief is minimal and very brief. I have no interest in neti pots or pouring saline down my nose, is there anything else that can be done aside from applying an icepack to my face?

5 Answers

Tasheye Ranger

Licensed Vocational Nurse,

Texas

Seems like you are having sinusitis and need to see a doctor for antibiotics or further treatment.

Yolanda Hammond

Registered Nurse,

Massachusetts

Hi, it sounds like you are doing many of the right treatments for sinus pressure. Other options include warm compresses, gently massaging the area, a 24-hour antihistamine, and increasing fluid intake to loosen or thin secretions. Also, you did express that you did not want to spray saline or use a neti pot, which I understand, but have you considered Nasonex or Flonase to reduce swelling in the sinuses? Also, products like Sudafed/ Sudaphedrine PE can have a rebound effect after the medication wears off, and there can be increased nasal/sinus congestion. If symptoms worsen, such as increased pain, fever, or thick green/yellow discharge from the nose, you may need to see a doctor for further treatment.