[mom2e]

DH has a nasty sinus infection, and has been popping Claritin left and right and it doesn't seem to be working.

Is there anything more natural he can take or do to help clear it up?

 

[surf mama]

Is Claritin a decogestant? If the infection is bad I would take an over the counter decogestant to clear it out. I would also use a saline nose spray often through out the day...it will make it feel better and kill germs too.

As far as natural remedies...I would take extra vitamin c and I would take grapefruit seed extract (gse).

 

[ediesmom]

I am prone to sinus infections. For years they put me on abx everytime I had one. About 10 or so years ago...more I think...............I started taking acidophilus for them. Works a quickly, without any of the abx complications. Never once has it failed me.

Also, steaming with TTO and maybe camphor or eucalyptus feels really good.

 

[jassyp101]

Definitely saline spray several times a day!

There are several Chinese herbal formulas that help with sinus infections. An acupuncturist would have to prescribe the correct formula.

Acupuncture is also great at getting the sinuses to drain and if the problem is recurrent, it's great at preventing sinus infections.

 

[perl]

Neil Med sinus rinse - this stuff is great! Cleans out your sinuses with no burning or stinging.

http://www.unimedprod.com/

 

[bohemiankitty]

One thing to consider with Sinus problems is if they are releated to your drinking habits. My dh looked into sinus problems, which I suffered terribly from, and found it was directly related to liver health. I started to pay attention to the timing and sure enough I was getting my sinus trouble in the few days after or even during a night of drinking. I now don't drink, and haven't had any sinus problems at all. I'm not saying you all need to give up alcohol but just be aware of the connection.

Cheers,
Kitty.

 

[chiro_kristin]

chiropractic, chiropractic with cranial adjusting, craniosacral therapy

 

[mom2e]

Thanks for all the great suggestions!