https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Fri, 05 Jun 2026 13:52:26 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/natural-sinus-pressure-remedies#post-2208965 Mon, 15 Jun 2015 14:11:44 +0000 tofuwad 2208965@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had some terrible sinus pressure with this pregnancy and I've used the neti pot to help. I always usually use slightly warmed water with the little packets they give you (always bottled, or boiled and cooled tap water). You don't want the water to be hot though, just warm. And these sinus pressure points:</p> <p><a href="http://www.sinuspressurepoints.com/pressure-point-locations/facial-pressure-points" rel="nofollow">http://www.sinuspressurepoints.com/pressure-point-locations/facial-pressure-points</a></p> <p>The neti pot and pressure points won't be as relieving as taking medicine but they're better than nothing. Also, I definitely prefer using the pot to the sprays, but I can see it being a personal preference thing. It's definitely a little weird the first time you do it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/natural-sinus-pressure-remedies#post-2208864 Mon, 15 Jun 2015 13:08:15 +0000 bushelandapeck 2208864@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@2PeasinaPod: I was afraid of the neti pot as well and only gave in to trying it when I was pregnant and couldn't take anything stronger than Tylenol. It really isn't that bad and it does work! I hope you get some relief, sinus pressure and headaches are the worst! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/natural-sinus-pressure-remedies#post-2208841 Mon, 15 Jun 2015 12:50:42 +0000 2PeasinaPod 2208841@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Perfect warning. Right now, it's not so much the congestion as it is the pressure. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/natural-sinus-pressure-remedies#post-2208833 Mon, 15 Jun 2015 12:46:20 +0000 MaryM 2208833@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>just to warn you, if you're really congested, the water might come out of your mouth instead of the other nostril. But sometimes I find that's helpful if my throat hurts. But it can be rather gross and surprising. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/natural-sinus-pressure-remedies#post-2208829 Mon, 15 Jun 2015 12:43:43 +0000 2PeasinaPod 2208829@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MaryM: Awesome...thank you! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/natural-sinus-pressure-remedies#post-2208808 Mon, 15 Jun 2015 12:29:29 +0000 MaryM 2208808@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@2PeasinaPod: If you're scared of it, I would buy the little packets that are premade to rinse. They have the right ingredients to make it so that it wouldn't sting like plain salt water can.</p> <p>And I prefer the squeeze bottle to the pot you have to tilt. I have this (and it came with packets to add to the water). I just use warm tap water to mix. I got it at Target in the pharmacy. </p> <p><a href="http://www.amazon.com/NeilMed-Sinus-Rinse-Complete-Kit/dp/B000RDZFZ0/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&#038;qid=1434389339&#038;sr=8-1&#038;keywords=neilmed+sinurinse" rel="nofollow">http://www.amazon.com/NeilMed-Sinus-Rinse-Complete-Kit/dp/B000RDZFZ0/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&#038;qid=1434389339&#038;sr=8-1&#038;keywords=neilmed+sinurinse</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/natural-sinus-pressure-remedies#post-2208786 Mon, 15 Jun 2015 12:14:45 +0000 2PeasinaPod 2208786@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thank you ladies! I haven't tried the neti pot, and am a little afraid to. Is it like getting water up your nose in a pool?? Just want to fully prepare myself as I'm willing to try anything at this point. I'm just a little wary of how the neti pot works. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/natural-sinus-pressure-remedies#post-2208702 Mon, 15 Jun 2015 11:13:29 +0000 Mama Bird 2208702@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Warm showers definitely help, but also try putting a warm compress on the area where you feel pressure, and saline nose drops a couple of times a day. </p> <p>And if all else fails, this one might sound crazy but it cured me when nothing else worked... get some sushi (the cooked kind), put all the wasabi you can handle on them, and eat the whole roll. That loosens congestion like nothing else! My sinuses got stuffed up so bad recently that I couldn't breathe out of one nostril or hear out of one ear. I couldn't go to my doctor because it was a holiday weekend, but three days of trying all of these things finally helped. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/natural-sinus-pressure-remedies#post-2208694 Mon, 15 Jun 2015 11:10:46 +0000 Corduroy 2208694@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I just got over an epic third trimester cold. I found neti pot after a hot shower to be most effective. It was the only way I could get started in the morning. Get better quickly! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/natural-sinus-pressure-remedies#post-2208679 Mon, 15 Jun 2015 11:02:31 +0000 lamariniere 2208679@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Another vote for the neti pot! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/natural-sinus-pressure-remedies#post-2208660 Mon, 15 Jun 2015 10:45:48 +0000 MaryM 2208660@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>in addition to a sinus rinse, you could also try placing a warm compress (I use a rice bag) on your forehead where the pressure is (just make sure not to place it over your eyes. it can make the eye crud worse). It can help the stuff drain out better. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/natural-sinus-pressure-remedies#post-2208649 Mon, 15 Jun 2015 10:38:27 +0000 Greentea 2208649@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>neti pot with sea salt! I have chronic sinusitis and get debilitating infections. This really helps. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/natural-sinus-pressure-remedies#post-2208639 Mon, 15 Jun 2015 10:34:26 +0000 Lilbear 2208639@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I used to have chronic sinus infections and this is what my ENT Doctor told me to do. Works like a charm every time:</p> <p>Small bottle of water, 1 tbsp kosher salt &amp; 1 tbsp baking soda. Warm the mixture up in the microwave and then pipette it into your nostrils until your congestion is cleared. You may have to do this a few times each day until it passes on its own. This just relieves the congestion and sinus pressure, while soothing your sinus membranes. Very similar to a neti pot from what I understand. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/natural-sinus-pressure-remedies#post-2208612 Mon, 15 Jun 2015 10:17:25 +0000 Keybee 2208612@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Drink a lot of water. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/natural-sinus-pressure-remedies#post-2208604 Mon, 15 Jun 2015 10:08:27 +0000 Mamaof2 2208604@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Have you tried a neti pot? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/natural-sinus-pressure-remedies#post-2208598 Mon, 15 Jun 2015 10:04:28 +0000 2PeasinaPod 2208598@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've had a super nasty cold for the last week and a half. It started in my nose, moved to my throat, then chest. Then it developed into double pink eye (joy!). I've been avoiding taking any medications this pregnancy except for 2 Tylenol that I took last Saturday when I had a fever I couldn't get rid of.</p> <p>Today's ailment is intense sinus pressure. Anyone have any natural remedies to help? I'm going to take a hot shower in a bit to see if the steam helps at all, but aside from that, does anyone have any other suggestions? </p>