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Sinusitis Treatment: Can Ayurveda Help with My Chronic Sinus Infections?
Respiratory Disorders
Question #14818
61 days ago
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Sinusitis Treatment: Can Ayurveda Help with My Chronic Sinus Infections? - #14818

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Every few months, I go through the same nightmare—stuffy nose, facial pressure, headaches, and constant postnasal drip. My doctor told me it's sinusitis, and I’ve been given antibiotics multiple times. But the problem is, it always comes back. I don’t want to keep taking meds that only give short-term relief. I need a permanent sinusitis treatment that actually works. I’ve noticed my sinusitis is worse in the morning and when I eat dairy. Could my diet be affecting it? I also get cold hands and feet a lot—does that mean I have weak immunity? Some days, the pressure in my face gets so bad that I can barely concentrate. I read that Ayurveda has powerful herbs and lifestyle changes that can help with sinusitis treatment naturally. Are there specific foods I should avoid? What about herbal steam or nasal oils—do they actually work? And can Ayurvedic treatments prevent sinusitis from coming back? If anyone here has used Ayurveda for sinusitis treatment, did it help permanently? What daily habits should I focus on to keep my sinuses clear?

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Dr. Harsha Joy
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61 days ago
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Your recurring sinusitis is likely due to Kapha imbalance, aggravated by mucus-forming foods like dairy, cold drinks, and fried foods, along with weak digestion and seasonal changes. Ayurveda focuses on clearing excess Kapha, strengthening immunity, and preventing future flare-ups. Avoid dairy, refined sugars, and heavy foods, and favor warm, light meals with ginger, black pepper, and turmeric to reduce congestion. Herbal steam inhalation with eucalyptus or ajwain helps open blocked sinuses, while Nasya therapy (applying Anu Taila or Shadbindu oil in the nostrils) clears excess mucus and strengthens nasal passages. Drinking warm water with Trikatu (ginger, black pepper, and long pepper) improves digestion and prevents mucus buildup. Practicing Jal Neti (nasal cleansing with saline water) daily can help keep your sinuses clear. Strengthening digestion and immunity with Chyawanprash or Sitopaladi Churna can prevent recurrence. With consistent Ayurvedic care, relief can be seen in a few weeks, and long-term prevention is possible with dietary and lifestyle corrections.
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