Seeking Relief for My Mom's Persistent Sinus Congestion - #45976
My mom has had extensive congestion/sinus for about 6 weeks. She gets her mucous suctioned. She is on nebulizers and all kinds of meds. We also have given her ayurvedic concoctios with tulsi and ginger. have made her drink a syrup made of onion, ginger, garlci,lemon. Nothing is helping- any suggestions to help her.
How would you describe the severity of her congestion?:
- Extreme, requiring frequent medical interventionHas she experienced any other symptoms along with congestion?:
- CoughWhat other treatments has she tried besides the Ayurvedic concoctions?:
- Prescription medications

Doctors' responses
Hello I can totally relate to your concern. It is very painful to see a sinus stuck with mucus for 6 weeks without any real relief from suctioning, nebulizers, medicines, and home remedies.
You are doing a great job and now it is time for a more specific and gentle Ayurvedic treatment as some of the remedies you mentioned might actually be worsening the condition.
YOUR MOM’S CONCERN
She is having severe sinus congestion for 6 weeks Thick mucus that necessitates frequently suctioning Cough associated Already on nebulizers and some prescription medicines Tried tulsi-ginger concoctions as well as onion-ginger-garlic-lemon syrup So far no significant relief
IMPORTANT AYURVEDIC INSIGHT (VERY CRUCIAL)
Many very common home remedies that people use without thinking such as:
Ginger Garlic Onion Tulsi Lemon
➡️ have a heating (Ushna) effect on the body.
If they are constantly and excessively used, can result in:
Mucus becoming even more thick Nasal passages getting dried Sinus lining getting irritated Congestion not being relieved but rather worsened
Therefore, it is advised that all kinds of intensely heating preparations be discontinued for the moment.
AYURVEDIC UNDERSTANDING
This seems to be: Chronic Kapha accumulation in Pranavaha Srotas
With Pitta irritation as consequence of long medicine use and heat Possibly Ama (toxins) blocking sinus drainage
Whatever to be used for treatment has to be: – Liquefying (not drying) – Anti-inflammatory –Lung & sinus friendly –Consistent with allopathic care
AYURVEDIC SUPPORTIVE TREATMENT
INTERNAL MEDICATION (SAFE & GENTLE)
1.Sitopaladi Churna ½ tsp + honey Twice a day – Mucus is made thin – Cough is eased – Very safe even for old people
2. Talisadi Churna ¼ tsp + honey Once daily (morning) - Eases sinus drainage - Relieves chest congestion
3.Guduchi Satva 250 mg once daily with warm water – Reduces inflammation – Naturally strengthens immune system without causing heat
4.Shwasamrutham syrup 10ml-10ml-10ml after food
NASAL CARE (VERY EFFECTIVE)
Anu Taila Nasya Each nostril 2 drops Once a day, in the morning
Method: Slightly warm the oil Lie down with your head tilted back Put the drops, rest for 5 minutes
Sanitizes the sinuses Helps the body’s own drainage Reduces the need for suction gradually
Do not perform Nasya if you have an active fever or are experiencing severe breathlessness.
STEAM INHALATION (MODIFIED)
Just steam or steam with:
Rock salt pinch OR Ajwain
❌ Do not use Eucalyptus or strong smelling oils at this time.
Once a day only.
DIETARY CARE (EXTREMELY IMPORTANT)
❌STRICTLY AVOID
Cold foods Curd Cheese Ice water Banana Citrus fruits Fried food
FAVOR
Warm rice or khichdi Moong dal soup Vegetable soups (bottle gourd, ridge gourd) Warm water sips throughout the day
Warm Regards Dr Snehal Vidhate

100% Anonymous
600+ certified Ayurvedic experts. No sign-up.
About our doctors
Only qualified ayurvedic doctors who have confirmed the availability of medical education and other certificates of medical practice consult on our service. You can check the qualification confirmation in the doctor's profile.
