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Waking up with a headache, that too with a blocked nose, is a rough start to the day. If this becomes a routine where the face hurts with heaviness in the head, it could be arising from medical condition sinusitis. The inflammation of the paranasal sinuses (air-filled cavities within the skull bone) is referred to as sinusitis. Homeopathy can be of great help in treating sinusitis. The natural mode of treatment aims at treating the root cause (like chronic cold, nasal allergies) behind sinusitis to give long-term relief. Along with treating the root cause, these medicines offer relief in the immediate symptoms of sinusitis as well. The homeopathic mode of treatment can completely cure chronic and recurrent sinusitis, though it may take some time. The homeopathic remedies for sinus infections, are made of natural substances and have zero side effects.
Homeopathic Remedies For Sinus Infection
Some of the leading remedies to treat sinusitis are Belladonna, Kali Bichrome, Silicea, Hydrastis, Pulsatilla and Natrum Mur. Lemna Minor is the top-most medicine to treat nasal polyps.
1. Belladonna – Top-Grade Medicine For Sinus Headache
Belladonna is a natural medicine sourced from the plant ‘deadly nightshade’. It is the most frequently used medicine for cases of sinusitis when headache is most marked. In cases needing it, pain and heaviness is marked in the forehead (frontal headache) due to sinus congestion. There is relief by binding the head tightly with cloth or applying pressure. This medicine is most prominently indicated for frontal sinusitis. It is also indicated for maxillary sinusitis as well. Belladonna is also suitable to manage sore throat and cough in cases of sinusitis. The cough is short and dry which gets worse at night. It is the best remedy for acute sinusitis.
When and How to use Belladonna?
It is a leading medicine for sinusitis recommended mainly when frontal headache is causing trouble. This medicine can be used in both low and high potencies. In low potency like 30C, it can be taken three to four times a day. Once the severity of the headache reduces, the dose should be decreased. When using high potency like 200C, its use is usually limited to once a day. 1M potency is also required in some cases, but to use it, consult a homeopathic physician.
2. Kali Bichrome – For Sinusitis With Post Nasal Discharge
Kali Bichrome is the best medicine for sinusitis where the most prominent complaint is post nasal discharge – PND (dripping of mucus from back of nose into the throat). The discharge is very thick, sticky, ropy mostly yellowish or greenish. Along with PND, there is headache in frontal region (forehead). Pain at the root of the nose is also present. Nose feels stuffed along with these symptoms. The bad smell from nose occurs due to accumulation of nasal discharge. In cases needing it, a history of recurrent cold may be found.
When and How to Kali Bichrome?
A person having post nasal dripping from sinusitis can find this medicine highly effective. Pain in the forehead and the root of the nose are also indicative to use it. The most commonly used potency of this medicine is 30C that can be taken twice a day. It will reduce sinus inflammation and reduce associated symptoms including PND, frontal headache and pain at the root of the nose.
3. Silicea – For Sinus Infections And Chronic Colds
Silicea is a highly recommended medicine for cases of sinus infections and chronic cold. The main symptom guiding its use is throbbing pain in forehead especially over the right eye. There is relief in headache by pressing the head firmly or wrapping up warmly. Other symptoms along with this include nasal blockage and thick pus-like discharge. The nasal discharge forms hard crusts; any attempt to loosen these crusts results in bleeding. There is loss of smell and taste as well.
When and How to use Silicea?
Use of silicea should be considered for those who suffer from chronic cold and sinus infection. The symptoms to prescribe it are pain in forehead, nasal blockage and thick pus-like nasal discharge. Among various available potencies, Silicea works most wonderfully in 6X potency. Silicea 6X can be taken any time twice a day to four times a day as per the severity of symptoms.
4. Hydrastis – For Sinusitis With PND
This medicine is prepared from fresh root of plant ‘golden seal’. Like medicine Kali Bichrome, this medicine is also very beneficial for treating sinusitis with prominent PND (post nasal discharge). The discharge is thick, mostly yellow. Besides, sinus headache is present. Burning pain in the nose, sore throat, burning sensation in throat may attend above indications.
When and How to use Hydrastis?
This medicine can be used in sinusitis cases when main complaint is post-nasal thick yellow discharge. It can be taken in 30C potency two to three times a day for good results.
5. Pulsatilla – For Thick Yellow Or Green Nasal Discharge
Pulsatilla is a natural medicine for sinusitis prepared from ‘windflower’. The foremost indication to use it in sinusitis is thick yellow or green nasal discharge. A characteristic feature is the discharge gets worse in a closed room and gets better in open air. The discharge may be very foul-smelling. Nostrils may be blocked as well, along with loss of smell and taste. This medicine is recommended for frontal sinusitis and maxillary sinusitis. Pain and heaviness is felt over the forehead when frontal sinus is involved. In case of maxillary sinus involvement, tearing type of pain is felt in maxillary sinus (in cheeks) that may extend to ears.
When and How to use Pulsatilla?
For sinusitis, the key indication based on which it is prescribed is ‘thick yellow or green nasal discharge’. Though may be used in different potencies, it is best to begin with 30C potency. Pulsatilla 30C can be taken once or twice a day. Higher potencies like 200C and 1M can also be considered afterward but only under the supervision of homeopathic expert.
6. Natrum Mur – For Sinus Infections And Nasal Allergy
Natrum Mur is good choice of remedy in cases of sinusitis where nasal allergy is associated. This medicine aims at treating nasal allergy when it is the root cause leading to sinus Infections. The symptoms to use this medicine are , a watery discharge from nose , sneezing, pain in head.
When and How to use Natrum Mur?
Persons who suffer sinusitis as a result of nasal allergies are ideal subjects to use this medicine. This medicine works in treating nasal allergies to prevent recurrent sinus infections. Natrum Mur is very effective in 6X potency that can be repeated three to four times a day.
7. Lemna Minor – For Sinus Infections Complicated With Nasal Polyp
In some cases, nasal polyps are a contributing factor for sinus infection. A nasal polyp in a nasal cavity blocks the normal drainage of discharge. The collected discharge thus acts as a pool for infection-causing agents, leading to inflammation of sinuses. Here, medicine Lemna Minor is the best medicine to help shrink nasal polyps to prevent sinus infections. It may take some time to shrink the polyps, but once done recurrent sinus infections are prevented.
When and How to take Lemna Minor?
If nasal polyps are obstructing mucus drainage and causing recurrent sinus infections, this medicine can work wonders. It will help in shrinking nasal polyps which are a contributing factor for sinus infections. Lemna Minor acts best when taken in mother tincture (Q) form. 5-7 drops of Lemna Minor Q can be taken twice a day by dissolving in half a cup of water.
Cause And Risk Factors Behind Sinusitis
Sinusitis results when there is blockage of sinus openings by mucus. There are certain factors and health problems that increase the risk of sinusitis.
1. Common cold (that can be caused by virus or bacteria) can cause inflammation of sinus and obstruct the drainage of mucus
2. Nasal allergies and upper respiratory tract infections
3. Nasal polyps are the non-cancerous growths in nose or paranasal sinuses which are blocking nose or sinus
4. Deviated nasal septum means cartilage that divides the nose is not straight that is causing nasal blockage
5. Weak immune system
6. A dental infection, cystic fibrosis (a genetic disease that causes build-up of the mucus which is thick, sticky mainly in lungs and pancreas), and smoking are some other contributory factors.
Pathophysiology Of Sinusitis
Paranasal sinuses are four pairs of hollow spaces in the skull. These are situated in cheekbones (maxillary sinus), forehead (frontal sinus), behind the bridge of the nose and between the eyes (ethmoidal sinuses). Another set is situated in the upper region of the nose and behind the eyes (sphenoidal sinuses). All the sinuses have the same lining that is present in the nose. This lining produces mucus, which is drained out of the sinuses, through an opening in the nose. When a person has a cold or nasal allergy, there is increased mucus production and swelling of sinuses that can cause the drainage to get blocked. This results in the mucus being trapped in the sinuses, leading to the growth of bacteria and viruses.
Types Of sinusitis
There are four types of sinusitis depending on how long the symptoms last.
Acute sinusitis: This type of sinusitis lasts till about 2- 4 weeks’ time.
Subacute sinusitis: It lasts between one to three months.
Chronic sinusitis: Its symptoms last for three months or longer.
Recurrent sinusitis: Acute sinusitis happens four or more times in one year and each episode remains for one to two weeks’ time.
Symptoms Of Sinusitis
The signs and symptoms of sinusitis include
1. Nasal discharge: Thick discharge that can be yellow, green, pus-like or blood-stained
3. Headache especially in the morning
4. Pain/pressure on head or face, swelling or tenderness on the face according to the sinus involved as given below:
In frontal sinusitis: It is felt on forehead and above the eyes
In maxillary sinusitis: It is felt on cheeks, or upper jaw, teeth
In ethmoidal sinusitis: Pain or pressure is observed behind eyes and in medial canthi (corner of eye where upper eyelid and lower eyelid meet towards nose side)
In sphenoidal sinusitis: Pain/pressure occurs behind eyes and felt in the top/ back of the head
5. Stuffy nose, making breathing through nose difficult
6. Ear fullness/pain, decreased sense of smell and taste, cough, throat clearing, tiredness, bad breath are some other signs and symptoms
7. Fever (it may occur in acute sinusitis and is uncommon in chronic sinusitis)
The signs and symptoms are similar for acute and chronic sinusitis. However, the duration varies with chronic sinusitis lasting for three or more months.
Complications
Complications are rare in sinusitis cases. however, if not treated, some complications that might occur include meningitis (inflammation of membranes that cover brain and spinal cord), infection of eyes, and infection of skull bones.
I am suffering from Chronic Sinusitis since years. My nostrils get blocked during night and I cannot sleep. Breathing becomes difficult. I later discovered to stop eating some foods i.e Banana, Sweets and cool drinks. That time my throat gets irritated and congestion further nasal blockage. In A/C also I get my nose blocked one side always. No again in June first week after I applied Henna to hair it started and nose got blocked and I feel that I have fever but no fever. I am very depressed. Feel leading worst life.
Plz help me. Now my nose got blocked and light water discharge is there.
I am suffering from Chronic Sinusitis since 35 years. My nostrils get blocked during night and I cannot sleep. Breathing becomes difficult. I later discovered to stop eating some foods i.e Citrus fruits, Sweets and cool drinks. That time my throat gets irritated and congestion further nasal blockage. In A/C also I get my nose blocked one side always. No again in June first week after I applied Henna to hair it started and nose got blocked and I feel that I have fever but no fever. I am very depressed. Feel leading worst life.
Plz help me. Now my nose got blocked and light water discharge is there.
I am 50 year old, and have difficulty in breathing specially in night and early mornings due to my blocked nose, as the day progresses the problem reduces significantly and is not noticeable, but as I lie down for ni6ght , I get conscious of the blocked nose, sometimes I feel intense pain behind the eyeballs, and back of the bridge of the nose, I am a thyroid patient too with TsH remains around 1.75 , I take thyronorm 85 hmgxand Thyrodium 30 , 4 drops twice a day
Hi iam yuvaraj my age 27 iam suffering from sinus with a nose blocked with mucous bacteria in both side nose pleasantly iam using homeopathy treatment but their is no use from past 9 months one time left side blocked and another time right side blocked give some suggestion
I went to the health food store in my area and bought beladonna. I also picked up Mezereum 30c. I did not see you mention this in your writing about sinus infections. They recommend this for sinus pain. Can you speak to this for sinus pain?
My sinuses are blocked totally for about 3 weeks. I tried an antibiotic after trying a natural antibiotic didn’t work and that didn’t work either. I do not want to continue taking antibiotics, especially since I already have Candida in my gut.
My teeth hurt in the beginning, I never realized this could be from sinus. When I finally got a bit to drain was when I inhaled eucalyptus, it went into the back of throat. My eyebrows, cheeks hurt, back of my head ( right side of back neck more distinct), feel tired, sick to my stomach, and a little chilly.
Any recommendations would help.
I am 86 ,I have slight High BP & a slight compression of rt lower hip. Now, I hane a eviate Septum & get nose blocke severely , at times. Sinusitis, they say. Prefer to be warm. Can take col easiy. Pressure at the base of the Nose. Repeate severe blowing of Nose brings thick, white slime. Sometimes cannot sleep through out night. Severe nose block, leaing to high breathing ifficulties.
Iam base in Chennai, away from the Sea.
Good evening Dr
I have ache in the left temple and back of ear in neck which occur after head bath and cool air hit ears. 2011 I had cervical surgery and 2 disc removed between c4 c5 and c6. Throbbing pain it last for 3 days. Bad breadth and too much mucus unable to excrete.
Thanks
Dear Dr Sharma, I am a 70 year old woman and constantly get sinus infections and I’ve tried everything over many years to deal with the problem. Neti Pot, Oil of oregano, antibiotics, serrapeptase, Bromelaid, quercetin but nothing seems to address the problem. Currently I’m struggling with another sinus infection and I have pain across the eyes the right eye waters sore throat I’ve had some sneezing nasal congestion I don’t have any crusting and no discharge is mainly I’m congested. I am very fatigued and feel sick at times to my stomach and generally unwell.
so I’m not sure which is the best homeopathic treatment to take to try and get rid of this sinus infection without going back on antibiotics. Can you please give me some advice?
Thank you
Dr. Sharma,
I get recurring pressure behind and under my right eye and sensitivity in the lower forehead above my right eye. At times, I get pressure behing my right eye and my eye is very sensitive to touch and feels very fatigued. I have some sinus drainage in my throat but no thick or colored discharge. I also have pressure in my cheek under my right eye and in my right temple. What homoepathic remedey would you suggest. I currently take a natural thyroid med for hypothyroidism. Thank you.
Dear Dr. Sharma,
I am a 38 year old woman and suffering from sinusitis, tonsillitis, headache.. since school days. Recently, for the last two months I am suffering from severe infections and already taken various antibiotics, oral as well as injections. The exact cause of infection and type of infection (bacteria, virus etc) was not diagnosed. The CT scan of my forehead revealed that my sinuses are infected, especially the right side is more affected. There is a nasal discharge of green mucus along with dry cough with the smell of mucus.
Even after taking huge amount of medicines, I am still suffering.
Can you please advice me some homeopathic medicines? I went through the entire article but I am not sure about the exact dose of these medicines that you mentioned.
Expecting your kind cooperation.
Thank you.
full of knowledge u r sir ji
i am dr nirav dave gujarat
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Twice I got operated for Nasal polyps, once in 1998 and again in 2007. Since last two years again I am suffering from polyps sinuses. For 1 month I am put on steroids and antibiotics and then polyps start coming out out in batches which takes days.Now I am fed up of allopathic medicine cause there’s no permanent solutionand moreover I have become weak and prone to sinuses allergies.
In my right nostril …..I can feel and is clearly visible polyp lining due to which there is constant discharge from both nostril.
Please advise me which medicine to take and potency.
Aradhana
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Sticta pulmonria 30ch 3drops 3 times a day
Lemna minor 200ch 4 drops 2 times a day
Thuja occidentalis 200ch two drops at night
These medicine should be taken at least 3 months..
And r 84 10 drops in half cup of water ..two times a day.. For 6 months..
These medication will surely help u..
I have been diagnosed with left frontal sinusitis and there is.congestion on left frontal nasal.cavity n forehead. PNS diagnosed all this.
Since 4 to 6 mnths, i have forehead pain, temple pain and eyebrow pain. My nose gets blocked with cold air and AC at night and i get head heaviness and headache. The nerves on scalp often become stress out.and cause pain.
i have taken steam and ibuprofen but peiblem exists.
PLEASE SUGGEST BEST HOMEO.MEDICINE.
Thanks
Asif
yes what is homeopathic medicine if stool canal shrink and with urine tube infection
Hi Sir,
I am MADHAVI aged 44. I am suffering from Chronic Sinusitis since 4 years. My nostrils get blocked during night and I cannot sleep. Breathing becomes difficult. I later discovered to stop eating some foods i.e Banana, Sweets and cool drinks. That time my throat gets irritated and congestion further nasal blockage. In A/C also I get my nose blocked. LAst year I approached a Homeopathic doctor and started taking Sticta, Pulsatilla, Ferrum Phos, KAli Sulph, etc. But my allergy is still there I cannot take any sweet.
I am ok for 6 months. No again in June first week after I applied Henna to hair it started and nose got blocked and I feel that I have fever but no fever. I am very depressed. Feel leading worst life.
Plz help me. Now my nose got blocked and light water discharge is there.
Dr Sharma my 6 years old daughter is having cough with mucse in her throat what medicine u suggest for her
Dr. Sharma, I have suffered from sinus infections most of my life (67 yr old male). About 1-1/2 years ago I went to an ENT with chronic sinus pain and blockage on the right side. A CT scan was taken which disclosed a fungal ball. I was prescribed an Itraconazole solution that I was to syringe into my nasal cavity 3x/day. After reading the side effects I chose not to do take the medicine. I have a hearing loss in both ears and tinnitus in the left ear. Itraconazole can make hearing & tinnitus worse, including total hearing loss. A month ago, my seasonal allergies were so bad that I went to an immunologist who said I had to have the fungal ball removed by surgery. I am having another CT scan done in 2 days. I am looking for an alternative to nasal surgery. Can you help me, please?
Dr. My husband suffering from right side nostril white discharge and swelling on face. No headache. He is 63 years and many time suffer this type of problem .
I have a clear discharge thin sometimes a little yellow or dark in the discharge, No Headaches ,periodic Chills and the worst is hearing loss from blockage when I clear by holding nose and blowing when it opens I have and 70% better hearing capability. The cleavage does not last long just minuets.I have had this problem for decades am 83 years old and would like to find a way to correct. Thank you.. Rich L Mack.
Hi, my husband has severe sinus pain with congestion. He has used the neti pot but nothing comes out. It’s causing severe tooth pain on left upper side. Feels better with cool water. We believe it’s a sinus infection. I have the blue kit with 36 of the most common remedies.. what would you suggest?
Dear Dr Sharma, I am a 70 year old woman and constantly get sinus infections and I’ve tried everything over many years to deal with the problem. Neti Pot, Oil of oregano, antibiotics, serrapeptase, Bromelaid, quercetin but nothing seems to address the problem. Currently I’m struggling with another sinus infection and I have pain across the eyes the right eye waters sore throat I’ve had some sneezing nasal congestion I don’t have any crusting and no discharge is mainly I’m congested. I am very fatigued and feel sick at times to my stomach and generally unwell.
so I’m not sure which is the best homeopathic treatment to take to try and get rid of this sinus infection without going back on antibiotics. Can you please give me some advice?
Thank you
I get sinus headaches after eating dairy. Pressure in sinuses around my face and post nasal drip. What would help
Hi there i have a sinus infection had it now for 3 weeks! i get this ones or twice a year! its both sides and i have just stopped sinustabs as one doctor told me to to keep taken!…..then i see someone else she said stop now so i have .now i am feeling the ach in my head pressure i clean my sinus out also 2wice a day when this infection ! its it started from a cold i cought from my granson .then it went straught to the sinus just need a homeopathic tab to keep nasal passage ways clear and dry up the postnatal drip which i allways have because of my senceitive to lots of fragrances fumes ie ie smokes….i have the presure in my eye sockets and temples and cheeks ….i hope you can help me thank you
Tina tyler
Dr Sharma, I too have had sinus surgery which worked for a few years. About a month ago something triggered my sinuses again and now I am in total collapse. I only breathe with my mouth open and I literally blow my nose all through the night. I wake up to a pile of tissues next to me filled with mucous. If I knew what triggered me I would avoid it but I don’t. Very frustrating because I was so good for so long and now this. I also feel that I may have polyps again because the stuff in my nose often feels “stuck” and won’t come out. Anything you suggest will be helpful.
Thank you.
J.Grabowski
I have had five sinus surgeries.
My face and nose are ruined.
I have blockage in upper right above eye
Also blockage by eye between eye and nose
Nose is destroyed
Nostrils do not work well and turbinates bad
Feel hollow and draining into lungs
Mucous dry and never comes out
Stuck
Been on antibiotics for months
Chronic infection no culture
Sweat all night
What will help?