Sinus Pressure
Sinus pressure and nausea can go hand in hand. Sinus pressure is often caused by colds, allergies or sinusitis. These conditions also lead to sinus drainage (postnasal drip), which can upset the stomach and cause nausea on top of the other symptoms that go along with the illness. Relieving sinus pressure and its cause will often reduce or cure nausea. There are multiple remedies you can do in the meantime to help keep nausea under control, or at least at a minimum.
Sinus Pressure
Steam can relieve sinus pressure by helping to keep the sinuses drained. Inhaling the vapors from steam keeps the cilia working and mucus flowing. Try taking a hot shower or bath, leaning over a pan or bowl of steaming water with a towel draped over your head or eating a bowl of soup. If you are on the run, you could also drink a hot cup of tea or coffee. Running a humidifier in your home also helps keep the sinus and nasal passages moist. Make sure to clean out the humidifier once a week to avoid fungi growth.
Bathing your nostrils with saline nasal spray (such as Breathe Right) can flush out stale nasal secretions. If you do not have saline spray, you can mix one teaspoon of table salt with two cups of warm water and a pinch of baking soda. Pour the liquid into a squirt bottle or medicine dropper and squirt the solution like you would when you use saline nasal spray.
Apply a warm, moist towel over the tender sinuses to open sinus passages and relieve pain. You can also apply a warm washcloth over your eyes and cheekbones. Depending on the severity of the congestion and pressure, it may only take a few minutes to get some relief.
Nausea
If your nausea is not too bad, eat light carbohydrates in small amounts (such as crackers or toast). If your stomach can tolerate light carbohydrates, try light protein (such as chicken breast or fish). Avoid fatty foods as much as possible. You could also start with Jell-O.
Sipping on cola syrup can help to settle the stomach. Cola syrup is noncarbonated and has concentrated carbohydrates. If you cannot have caffeine, over-the-counter Emetrol works the same way cola syrup does, without the caffeine. An alternative for those with diabetes is Bonine, which is a chewable motion sickness tablet that contains no sugar. You can also make plain sugar syrup by mixing ½ cup white sugar and ¼ cup water in a saucepan. Heat it over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until it forms a clear liquid. Let it cool. Adults can take one to two tablespoons.
Ginger also works well against nausea. You can take it in the form of capsules or powdered root. You will know when you've had enough ginger when you burp and taste the ginger. Avoid fresh ginger, as it is too strong for most people suffering from nausea. Ginger ale or gingersnaps may work as well.
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