How to Prevent Sinus Congestion

Fortunately for many, there are some simple ways to prevent sinus congestion. Morning sinus congestion is an unwelcome greeter for many people everyday. Over-the-counter and prescription sinus medicines are a booming business. Unfortunately, these medicines only treat and/or relieve the symptoms of a sinus headache after the fact. Wouldn't it be better to wake in the morning without the stuffy nose and sinus pressure? Here are some suggestions that may help you prevent sinus congestion.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• An extra pillow
• A wedge pillow
• An adustable bed (optional)
• Vick's Vapor Rub

1. Try adding an extra pillow to raise your head at night. This could help your sinuses drain through the night. Clogged sinuses rob our brains of oxygen and cause those morning headaches. By sleeping with your head in an inclined position it could help prevent sinus headaches.

2. You have the option of buying a wedge pillow to raise your head in bed. These pillows are designed with that in mind. You should be able to find wedge pillows at any bed and bath and even in some department stores.

3. A more expensive option is an adjustable bed. An adjustable bed will have the same effect as using pillows to raise your head in bed. This may be the more comfortable option.

4. Using Vick's Vapor Rub is another way to try to prevent sinus congestion. Apply a very small amount of vapor rub right below the nasal passages before you go to bed at night. The vapor could help keep your nasal passages open while you sleep. This can be done along with using a pillow to raise your head. This option isn't sexy but it could help prevent sinus congestion.

5. These are simple and inexpensive (except for the bed) ways to prevent sinus congestion. If this doesn't help you may need to talk to a specialist about using a breathing machine. You may be required to take a sleep test before a doctor prescribes this form of treatment.