Since last Thursday I've been laid up in my house with an ailment that has my sinuses blocked and green phlegm coughing up. I've taken all sorts of medicines to help reduce the symptoms: Allegra, sudafed, BC powder, NiteQuil, and i might be going on an antibiotic if things don't change. Nothing seems the help so im asking if ya'll have any ideas on how to get rid of this crap.
I think it started when on Wednesday I turned over my compost pile. It took me eight hours to accomplish that task because i have so much compost. Then Thursday I raked a small area just below the compost pile, cut the stubble down with a lawn mower, and then transfered the remains up to the compost pile. Four hours of that activity.
Got back into the house and began feeling crappy, sinus stuffy, snotty, and lethargic. Four days later I figured it would have run it course but it is tenaciously hanging on. Got any suggestions on how i can get relief? Thanks.
Sounds like a sinus infection.
Consume ABSOLUTELY - NO DAIRY! infection thrives on it more than anything else
The phlegm is the body's way of protecting your sinus tissues. It is a symptom of the infection.
Take care to follow - "First, do no harm" - In other words, try not to irritate your sinuses with anything that is going to irritate them.
Hot/warm compresses on your face + face/head massage will help to break things up. When you have a sinus infection, it is ill advised to take OTC pharmaceuticals as they fight your body's natural healing response & do zero "healing" only symptom reduction.
Gargle with salt water to flush your Eustachian tubes in your ears, move your ears while doing so without swallowing.
Hot clear liquids - beef/chick broths are good and clear juices. HYDRATION for your "inner landscape" is very important.
If you can stand it, warm water & netti pot to flush out your sinus cavity - but again - do no harm. Follow your intuition.
Get better!