How do You Get Rid of a Sinus Infection?

The first step toward getting rid of a sinus infection is to start Zinc treatment right away. I know some of you are saying, "But, Zinc is an antiviral treatment strategy." Well, as it turns out many sinus infections are sparked by a viral infection.

It's called a secondary infection, and if you want to reduce your symptoms and the severity of your cold and any sinus infection, you should look into Zicam Gel Swabs for your nose or Zinc tablets you put under your tongue. Zicam Gel Swabs have been getting a lot of attention from the press lately, and they seem to work. The second step to get rid of a sinus infection is to drink warm fluids that are high in protein, sugars, electrolytes, vitamins and minerals.

Your body needs proteins to build cellular defenses and sugars to fuel the immune systems that generate white blood cells and antibodies (immunoglobin). The electrolytes, vitamins and minerals comprise a number of organic compounds that are needed to sustain hydration in your body as well as to build fatty acids and amino acids which are necessary for the immune system to function. The third step in your battle against a sinus infection is to begin steam treatment to help your body get rid of phlegm, called sputum.

Sputum is mucus filled (usually) with immunoglobins, lipids, and glycoproteins: those things, noted above, that your body produces to fight infections. A good regiment for steam treatment of a sinus infection would be as follows: 1 hot shower every morning after you wake up and three 10-minute sessions over a pot of boiling water (or a warm mist humidifier) with a towel over your head. Complete this regiment until your phlegm becomes clear or white (healthy) again.

The fourth step is to take expectorants, decongestants, and anti-inflammatory pain medication.