Take a Decongestant: Over-the-counter decongestant medication can help relieve sinus pressure. They can also help shrink the swollen sinus tissue which will allow your sinuses to drain mucus.
Sinus Rinse: Sinus rinses can help loosen up the mucus that is clogged in your nasal passage when you have a sinus infection.
Antibiotics: It only makes sense for a doctor to give you antibiotics if you have a bacterial sinus infection, otherwise antibiotics will not help clear up your infection.
Drink Lots of Fluids: Ingesting extra fluids helps loosen up the mucus causing your sinus infection. So be sure to drink plenty of water as you are fighting off the infection to help you be less congested.
Use a Humidifier: Humidifiers will moisten the air around you which will also help with loosening up the mucus that is causing you to have a sinus infection. Another way to mimic a humidifier is to turn the shower on hot and shut the bathroom door to create a steam room.
The doctors at our medical office make it their mission to help the people of Greenwich feel their best. Trust us to treat your sinus infections, ear infections, allergies, and much more. We also specialize in hearing issues and can fit you for an ideal hearing aid. Our office works with most insurance plans and consistently accepts new patients. Contact Dr. Stephen Salzer, M.D. of Greenwich ENT today to make an appointment with an experienced ear, nose and throat doctor in Greenwich, CT.
Serving Greenwich, CT, Stamford, CT & Westchester, NY
- Elise Cheng, MD
Audiologists
Greenwich Office
49 Lake Avenue, Suite 103
Greenwich, CT 06830
Phone: (203) 869-2030
Fax: (203) 869-9262
Stamford Office
125 Strawberry Hill Ave., Suite 103
Stamford, CT 06902
Phone: (203) 348-7797
Fax: (203) 964-3140