What are some good ways to relieve runny nose and sinuses?

[smahala1991]

I took some Dayquil earlier, We don't have any nyquil, I can't sleep. I need some ideas to try to get over this and feel better

[detlef]

Oddly enough, just laying down usually cures this for me, at least while I'm laying down. :) Something about being horizontal, on my side. At least one sinus should open up enough for you to sleep with your mouth closed.

Next time you've got an issue like this, overload on garlic at the very first sign of sinus trouble (or any cold or flu symptom). It works miracles. And I do mean overload, as much as you can take, like five or six fresh cloves on a large sandwich or on garlic toast. I'm guessing it's the acid hit to the respiratory system or something--the symptoms, and the virus, are just knocked out. You could still try this, but it may or may not work depending on how long you've had the symptoms. Good luck and get well soon.

[DodgersGM]

Buy the hottest chile pepper you can tolerate and munch away. And take a nice, steamy shower. That should open things up.

[smahala1991]

ooh hot chili peppers

[DodgersGM]

Haha yeah, I know it sounds extreme but it works! Plus, I don't really believe in medications for this kind of thing.

[kaylaS91]

sudafed works for me throughout the day. I know it's a decongestant but hypothetically, the quicker you get all that stuff out, the sooner the cold and congestion it brings on will pass. Before bed, I do this home remedy that works like a miracle.

Fill the bathroom sink or a bowl with hot water. Get some mint drops (medicinal, not syrup or anything) and put a bit into the water. Lean over the mixture and take deep breaths through your nose. It'll clear you up super fast for a while. :)

[smahala1991]

I could try that at my old home we had a humidifier that worked because it had Vicks vaporub in the pads

[kaylaS91]

I don't have a humidifier though, and it still works well with just a bit of hot water in a bowl or something. I'm weird but I also find that workouts help me feel healthy temporarily relieved from congestion, like a nice session on the elliptical so you could maybe try that tomorrow.

[ninetynine]

I like taking a nice, long, hot shower when I need to clear my sinuses; I think the steam really helps. I usually also take Advil and make myself tea.

I think drinking a lot of water and staying hydrated can help as well.

Maybe try to distract yourself from your sickness by browsing the internet, reading a good book, etc. I'm sure you'll feel sleepy eventually.

[smahala1991]

Water helps and gatorade

[RedThread]

Aleve cold and sinus kicks some serious ass. Like I don't go through a cold without it lol

[smahala1991]

I wish I had some vaporub too

[RedThread]

I've never tried that...

[smahala1991]

its menthol rub

[RedThread]

Ohhhhh right right I've used that before.

[NoClueFrau]

You need to remove this problems from root rather than using the pharma crap :(

[SirenDep]

avoid dairy. eat something spicy

[smahala1991]

What does that do?

[SirenDep]

Dairy might cause congestion. for more info see here www.popsugar.com/.../Does-Dairy-Cause-Congestion-280961

spicy food decongests it. see here as well greatist.com/health/best-foods-eat-when-sick

[Ihav2fart]

Anti histamine.

[smahala1991]

Like Benyadryl?