Breathe Moist Air
Keep a humidifier on in your bedroom or other rooms where you spend a lot of time. Dry air can irritate your sinuses, but keeping air moist can help reduce congestion. Inhaling steam two to four times a day may help, too. Sit in the bathroom with the door closed and the shower running. Make sure the water is hot.
Enforce a No-Smoking Zone
Fumes from harsh cleaning products, paints, hair spray, perfumes — and most of all, cigarette smoking — can irritate your sinuses. Don’t let friends or family smoke in your home. Look for “green” cleaning products in unscented varieties. They’re less likely to contain the harsh chemicals that can kick-start a sinus problem.
