If you're suffering now from a sinus problem and you're wondering how to get rid of sinus drainage there are a few things you may want to know.
Sinus drainage first of all, is natural.
Your sinuses drain every day although you may not be aware of it.
The drainage usually trickles down the back of your throat and is carried away by body fluids.
This is a very natural event and you don't want to stop it.
A quart of mucous has to move through your sinuses every day.
If you get an excess amount of drainage or if you notice congestion in your nose and it's a concern, you may think you have too much drainage or want to know how to stop it or get rid of it.
This nasal congestion is natural also.
However, this symptom may also indicate you have a sinus inflammation or a sinus infection going on, and you'll want to get rid of it.
As I mentioned a certain amount of this drainage or mucus that comes out of your nose is totally natural and the body's way of handling pollutants, pollen, dust mites, chemicals, perfume molecules, fragrance molecules, smoke or organisms including fungus, bacteria and viruses.
In addition, many types of particles that can only be seen with a microscope can get up into your nose.
In fact, when you smell anything, you're actually breathing small particles of something that's in your nasal cavities and they can make their way up into your sinus cavities.
These particles cause sinus problems.
You can get a sinus infection from these foreign particles.
Now you really don't want to get rid of this sinus drainage or stop it.
But there are certain things you can do to get rid of sinus infections or other sinus problems if the amount is excessive or you do have an infection.
Use natural treatments and home remedies.
Over-the-counter drugs, medicines and medications generally will not help you get relief and can make your problem worse.
Allergy medication can actually make the drainage crusty and harden and not be able to move through your swollen sinus cavities.
If you are too blocked up, you'll get a sinus infection because the fluid cannot move through and get rid of bacteria, fungus, virus or any other particle that shouldn't be there.
You may feel pain or pressure in your face, cheek, behind your left or right eye, forehead or head.
If you have acute or chronic sinusitis or are even thinking about sinus surgery, try alternative natural methods first.
Sinus surgery often does not solve the problem and may cause more problems.
Make sure to try natural means at home to get rid of sinus drainage excess.
Be glad your sinuses are draining and not totally blocked.