Steam therapy to cure sinusitis – Daily Mail
April 5th, 2009 Posted in Press & MediaA towel and a bowl of steaming water may be a more effective way to tackle sinusitis than drugs. In a new trial, up to 300 patients will use inhalation to treat a condition that is often tackled with antibiotics. It comes in the wake of research showing that the amount of patients who recovered in ten days was about the same, whether they took an antibiotic or a placebo.
Acute sinusitis – inflammation of the linings of the sinuses – affects up to five per cent of adults. Symptoms include headaches, sore face and a blocked nose. In the trial, at Southampton University, researchers will compare steam inhalation and nasal irrigation, where patients flush 150ml of saline through each nostril daily for six months. The hot steam is thought to help clear the airways, which improves breathing and mucus flow.
Source: The Daily Mail – March 31st 2009
If you suffer with sinusitis then a Di Vapor steam shower may provide a great treatment.
11 Responses to “Steam therapy to cure sinusitis – Daily Mail”
By Latanya on Apr 22, 2009
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By Nerina on Apr 26, 2009
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By Blogger on May 6, 2009
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By KeHoeff on May 28, 2009
hey this is a very interesting article!
By Mel on Jul 29, 2009
I have Chronic Sinusitis. my doctor prescribes me with Corticosteroids and some antibiotics.
By Anne on Sep 12, 2009
i have been suffering from Sinusitis ever since my high school days. my doctor would usually just prescribe me some decongestant to relieve my stuffed nose.
By joe on Oct 11, 2009
i also have sinusitis and it can be relieved easily by taking decongestants. i prefer to use steam inhalation to treat my sinusitis.
By Ms J Fareham on Oct 13, 2009
Yes, it’s true steam therapy can really cure sinusitis!
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