Sinus Infections

If I was a nasal super hero, my arch-nemesis would be the dreaded sinus infection. When I get sick, it’s usually involving my sinuses. People with allergies (like me!) are prone to sinus infections. A sinus infection may feel a lot like a cold, but it’s not really curable without antibiotics. Symptoms: • Stuffy nose and/or congestion • A headache with pain in the forehead • Pain below the eyes, in the cheeks/jaw area • Coughing, sneezing You May Also Experience: • Fever • Sore throat from nasal drainage, known as post-nasal drip So you’ve tried all your favorite over-the-counter … Continue reading

Jack’s Salt Water Cold Remedy

My buddy Jack rarely gets sick. Whenever he feels a cold coming on, he always manages to fight it off. His secret? He sniffs salt water up his nose. This is probably the most disgusting thing I can think of, personally. Suck salt water up your nose, yeah, Jack, that’s a great idea. No thanks! Looks like Jack has the right idea, though. An ear-nose-throat doc gave me a delightful sinus rinse kit to use to fight off my frequent sinus infections. I do have to say the experience is exactly as disgusting as I imagined it would be. But … Continue reading