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Seeking Treatment for Chronic Sinusitis and Thick Mucus - #46317
I am suffering from sinitius post nasal drip How to treat severe thick mucus in nostrils its since 3-4 years. Please let me available best treament
How often do you experience sinusitis symptoms?:
- DailyHave you identified any triggers for your symptoms?:
- Allergies (dust, pollen)What treatments have you tried in the past?:
- Prescription medicationsDoctor-recommended remedies for this condition
Doctors' responses
Hello I am able to understand your concern regarding chronic sinus infection with post-nasal drip and thick mucus, and especially if it lasts for 3–4 years, is an extremely uncomfortable and distressing situation.
When symptoms occur daily and are allergy-triggered, it is usually an indication that the problem has become chronic but still very much treatable with Ayurveda.
YOUR CONCERN (Summary)
-Chronic sinusitis - 3–4 years - Post-nasal drip - Severe, thick, sticky mucus in nostrils - Symptoms: Daily - Triggers: Dust, pollen (allergies) - Tried: Allopathic/prescription medicines
AYURVEDIC UNDERSTANDING
This problem is closely connected with: Dushta Pratishyaya / Jeerna Peenasa
With: Kapha predominance → thick, sticky mucus Ama accumulation → chronicity Vata involvement → dryness, obstruction, recurrence Blockage of Nasa–Shiras–Kantha srotas
👉 Prolonged Kapha becomes very dense and hard to dissolve, so tablets alone are not enough. It is necessary to administer local therapies (Nasya) + Kapha-pachana.
TREATMENT GOALS
1. Liquefy & expel thick mucus 2. Clear sinuses and post-nasal drip 3. Reduce allergy sensitivity 4. Prevent recurrence 5. Strengthen nasal & sinus mucosa
BEST AYURVEDIC TREATMENT PLAN
INTERNAL MEDICINE
1. Sitopaladi Churna ½ tsp twice daily with honey → Reduces Kapha, post-nasal drip, allergy cough
2. Trikatu Churna ¼ tsp twice daily after food with warm water → Breaks thick mucus, removes Ama
3. Vyoshadi Vati 1 tablet twice daily after food → Most effective for chronic sinus with sticky phlegm
4. Haridra Khanda 1 tsp at night with warm milk or water → Helps in allergy control, reduces hypersensitivity
⏳ Duration: 6–8 weeks, review needed
NASYA (MOST IMPORTANT – MUST DO) Anu Taila Nasya Dose: 2 drops in each nostril Time: Morning, on an empty stomach Duration: 21–30 days
– Liquefies and drains thick Kapha – Clears post-nasal drip – Reduces allergy recurrence
Do not perform this procedure when you have a fever, or during the period of active cold or severe congestion (restart when settled).
STEAM & LOCAL THERAPY Steam Inhalation (Daily) Hot water + ½ tsp ajwain OR pinch turmeric 8–10 minutes
–Softens thick mucus – Improves sinus drainage
DIETARY GUIDELINES (CRUCIAL)
✅ INCLUDE
Warm water throughout the day Ginger, black pepper, turmeric Moong dal, vegetable soups Garlic (if digestion permits)
❌ STRICTLY AVOID
Cold drinks, ice, refrigeration food Curd (especially at night) Banana, bakery items Excess sweets Milk + fruits combination
Diet control decides 50% of success in chronic sinusitis.
HOME REMEDIES (SUPPORTIVE
1.Warm Saline Gargles Once daily at night ✔ Helps post-nasal drip
2. Nasal Oil at Night 1 drop sesame oil or Anu Taila just inside the nostrils ✔ Prevents dryness & recurrence
3.Turmeric + Ginger Water Once daily ✔ Anti-inflammatory & Kapha-reducing
YOGA & BREATHING
Bhramari Pranayama – 5–7 rounds daily In case of severe sinus blockage, do not practice forceful Kapalbhati
IMPORTANT NOTE As it is chronic (3–4 years):
Treatment has to be consistent Seasonal Nasya (twice yearly) is recommended Don’t use antibiotics & nasal sprays frequently, long-term
Even long-standing sinusitis with thick mucus can be controlled and significantly improved with Ayurveda, especially when Nasya + diet discipline are followed properly.
Warm regards, Dr Snehal Vidhate
Medicines 1 Lakshmi Vilas Ras (Naradiya): 1 tablet twice daily with warm water (after food). 2 Chitrak Haritaki Avaleha: 1 teaspoon twice daily with warm milk or water. 3 Sitopaladi Churna Mix: Mix: 2 grams Sitopaladi Churna + 1 pinch (125mg) Tankan Bhasma. Take this mixture with Honey twice daily.
External Therapy
Nasya (Nasal Drops) : Shadbindu Tailam. Put 2 drops in each nostril every morning on an empty stomach. Take steam with a few drops of Eucalyptus Oil or a pinch of Ajwain daily before bed.
Dietary & Lifestyle Advice
Strictly Avoid: Curd (Yogurt), Bananas, Ice Cream, and Cold Water. Drink only Warm Water throughout the day. Avoid direct exposure to cold wind or AC; keep your head and ears covered.
Regards Dr Gursimran Jeet Singh MD Panchakarma
Start with Mix Yastimadhu churan (50gms) + Sitopaladi churan ( 50gms) + Giloy satva (20gms) = Take 1tsp twice daily with 2tsp honey and water. Do steam inhalation twice daily with few drops of eucalyptus oil Do Nasya with Anu tel 2drops in both nostril twice daily. Avoid citrus fruits, cold drink icecream sugary foods fried foods. Gargle with warm water with pinch of turmeric powder. Have warm haldi doodh at bedtime.
Avoid chilled , dairy and bakery products. Regular exercise. Steam inhalation twice a day. Increase intake of raw vegetables and fruits. Tab Bresol 2-0-2 Tab.Septillin 2-0-2 Follow up after 4weeks.
Don’t worry take chitrakiharitaki lehyam 1tsp, swasakasa chintamani ras 1tab bd, lavangadhi vati 1tab bd, kanakasava 20ml bd, pranadhara external application u ll get results
Dr RC BAMS MS
Chronic sinusitis with thick post nasal drip is very common in people with allergic sensitivity and it does not get cured permanently by only antihistamines or sprays . In Ayurveda, this condition is due to Kapha accumulation in sinuses with Vata blockage, along with Ama and allergic tendency
Cause is due to Dust and pollen allergies which repeatedly inflames the sinus lining which makes the mucus thick, sticky and difficult to drain. Over years, it becomes chronic. Medicines you took earlier gave temporary relief but did not clear the root cause
Internal medicines you can use to thin mucus, clear sinuses and stop allergy response.
You can take Sitopaladi churna 1/2 tsp teaspoon with Godanti bhasma 125 mg mixed with honey, twice daily after food. This reduces thick mucus, allergy irritation and post nasal drip.
Talisadi churna 1/2 tsp teaspoon with warm water twice daily after food. It helps liquefy sticky Kapha and improves sinus drainage.
Triphala Guggulu 1 tablet twice daily after food . It reduces longstanding inflammation and infection in sinuses.
Do Anu taila nasya daily. Put 2 drops in each nostril daily , lie down for 2 minutes, then spit out mucus that comes to throat.This will help in chronic sinusitis and post nasal drip.
Before nasya, if possible, take steam inhalation with plain water This helps open the sinus channels. Haridra khanda 1 teaspoon at night with warm milk or warm water. This is very effective for dust and pollen allergy. Avoid Cold drinks, ice cream, curd at night, bakery items, fried food, banana, cheese.
Prefer Warm food, soups, turmeric, black pepper, ginger, tulsi tea.
Avoid exposure to dust, use a mask when cleaning, and keep bedding dust free.
Hello, As you are mentioning the problem is chronic, it require strict adherence to diet-lifestyle modifications along with medications to get satisfactory results: Medications: 1. Dasamoola katutrayam kashayam 15ml----0----15ml 45 minutes before breakfast and 45minutes before dinner by adding 45ml of boiled warm water. 2. Pathyakshadatryadi kashayam 15ml—0-----15ml 45 minutes after breakfast and 45 minutes after dinner by adding 45 ml of boiled warm water. 3. Sinarid capsules 2—0----2 with medicine no.2 4. Sinol nasal drops 2 drops to each nostril at 0600AM and at 0600pm 5. Halin drops one capsule to be put in hot water to take steam inhalation morning and at night.
All these for 45 days. Follow up on 40th day.
Diet: 1. Freshly cooked hot food as much as possible 2. Drink 2 liters of boiled warm water throughout the day. 3. Avoid raw in all forms(fruits like apples, pear can be steamed/cooked before eating) 4. Avoid junk food, refrigerated-reheated food, cold beverages and food.
Lifestyle: 1. Cover yourself well to stay warm; avoid direct exposure to dust,mist, breeze, fan and/ air conditioning
Take care, Kind regards.
1.Haridra khand 1 tsp with warm milkk empty stoamch in the morning 2.Sitopladi churna 1 tsp with honey twice daily 3.Vaskasava 20 ml with 20 ml water twice daily after meals 4.Anu taila- 2 drops in each nostril in the morning
🌱 Diet & Lifestyle - Avoid cold foods, ice cream, curd, and excess sweets (they aggravate Kapha). - Favor warm, light meals: soups, khichdi, moong dal, ginger‑turmeric tea. - Stay away from dust/pollen exposure as much as possible. - Practice pranayama (Anulom Vilom, Bhramari) for nasal clearance. - Oil massage (sesame oil) before bath to balance Vata.
I have prescribed you a simple home made remedy to get rid from chronic sinusitis and post nasal drip issue:-
GUDBANDI BADAM 100 GM Safed mirch =25 gm Dhaga mishri=50gm… Mix all and make fine powder take 1/2-1/2 TSP with worm water after meal twice daily
Laxmivilas ras Sanjeevni vati=2-2 tab after meal twice daily
Avoid sour/oily/fatty/cold food…
Drink worm water
Do regular exercise and yoga
Regards Dr atul painuli Patanjali yogpeeth chikisyayala
THANK YOU FOR CONTACTING ASK AYURVEDA
CHRONIC SINUSITIS WITH POST NASAL DRIP AND THICK MUCUS SINCE MANY YEARS MEANS THE MUCUS HAS BECOME DEEP SEATED AND STICKY DUE TO LONG STANDING ALLERGY. THIS REQUIRES TREATMENT THAT THINS THE MUCUS, CLEARS THE SINUS PASSAGES, AND CORRECTS THE ALLERGIC TENDENCY.
YOU MAY TAKE BRESOL CAPSULE 1 CAPSULE TWICE DAILY AFTER FOOD WITH. THIS WILL HELP REDUCE ALLERGIC SENSITIVITY AND EXCESS MUCUS PRODUCTION.
ADD SITOPALADI CHOORNA 1/2 TSP TWICE DAILY AFTER FOOD.
TRIPHALA CAPSULE 1 CAPSULE TWICE DAILY AFTER FOOD. THIS.
IF HEAVINESS IN HEAD, PRESSURE TAKE TALISADI CHOORNA 1/2 TSP ONCE DAILY AFTER DINNER.
AVOID COLD WATER ,CURD, COLD DRINKS AND ICE CREAM USE WARM WATER FOR DRINKING. DO NOT SLEEP DIRECTLY UNDER FAN OR AC .
THIS IS A CHRONIC PROBLEM OF 3 TO 4 YEARS, GRADUAL WILL BE SEEN.
REGARDS
DR PRASAD
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