Some of the common reasons which can increase your chances of sinusitis:

- Smoking

- Swimming

- Diving

- Alcohol

- Pets

Some precautions to be taken:

- While blowing your nose, do it gently

- Stay away from people who are already suffering from a cold

- Get a good night’s sleep

- Keep removing the yellow mucus because, the more it stays in your body the more it causes problems

Some remedies when under a sinus attack:

- Drink hot tea or soup to open the nasal passage

- Take hot compresses for your sinus area

- Rest and relaxation is necessary

- Take hot showers

- Minimize consumption of dairy products

- Maintain good hygiene which would avoid any formation of bacteria or fungal infection

- Stay away from extreme temperatures

- Avoid polluted areas and keep your home moist by the use of humidifiers

- Visit your doctor you may need an antibiotic

- Paste of dry ginger with little water or milk when applied on the forehead may provide relief

- Make a paste of 10-15 Basil leaves with 4 cloves and 1 tsp dried ginger. Apply this paste on the forehead for relief

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