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概述

Sinus congestion is uncomfortable to say the least. It may make it difficult for you to breathe or sleep. It may also cause painful pressure behind your eyes, make your nose run constantly, or cause an annoying cough. Some essential oils may clear up nasal passages and relieve sinus pressure and other congestion symptoms.

Benefits

  1. 精油是合成药物的天然替代品。
  2. Certain oils may be able to relieve symptoms of congestion.

精油已被用作支持情绪和身体健康的自然方式。当人们对合成药物保持警惕时,他们通常会转向天然疗法,例如精油。

Some people useover-the-counter (OTC) decongestants或者antibiotics to treat sinus congestion and sinus infections. These remedies aren’t for everyone. OTC decongestants can interact with prescription medications and aren’t recommended for people with multiple conditions, such as pregnancy or high blood pressure.

它们可能引起副作用,例如:

  • 睡意
  • 头痛
  • restlessness
  • 高血压
  • 快速心率

精油是鼻窦充血的另一种治疗方法,由于以下原因而发生。

  • 过敏
  • 细菌
  • 普通感冒

有些油可以缓解症状,例如:

  • congestion
  • 咳嗽

There isn’t a lot of reliable research about essential oils and sinus congestion. Some studies suggest specific essential oils may relieve symptoms.

A 2006评论 发现茶树或米勒果果具有抗菌,抗菌和抗炎特性。因为窦组织炎症和细菌通常是鼻窦充血的罪魁祸首,所以茶树油may help.

研究人员 2009年研究 found that 1,8 cineole, which is the main component of桉树oil,是鼻窦炎的有效且安全的治疗方法,不包括抗生素。根据全国整体芳香疗法协会(NAHA), 1,8 cineole helps clear the air of bacteria and other microbes. It can also help clear airways of mucus and is a natural cough suppressant.

主要化合物薄荷oil是薄荷。薄荷酚是某些OTC疗法,例如蒸发,lozenges和鼻吸入器。学习表明薄荷醇可能比减少交通拥堵更可能增加拥塞。薄荷醇产生冷却感,使用户相信他们的鼻腔通道更清晰,即使段落仍然充血,他们的呼吸也更好。

Because牛至油has antibacterial and antifungal properties, it may help sinus congestion in theory. No published trials exist. Evidence supporting the oil’s effectiveness is anecdotal.

The best way to use essential oils to relieve a stuffy nose is through inhalation. You can inhale oils in a number of ways.

蒸汽吸入涉及将精油与热水结合起来,以产生治疗性蒸汽。纳哈recommends adding three to seven drops of essential oil to boiling water in a large pot or heatproof bowl. Use a towel to cover your head, and breathe through your nose for no more than two minutes at a time. Keep your eyes closed to prevent eye irritation.

直接吸入是指从瓶中吸入精油。您也可以在手帕,棉球或吸入管中加入一滴油,然后将其呼吸。

扩散器将精油散布在整个空气中,使它们在吸入之前稀释。这是一种吸入效率较低的方法。

For an aromatherapy bath, add a few drops of diluted essential oil to your bathwater.

For an aromatherapy massage, add a few drops of essential oil to your favoritemassage lotion或者按摩油.

风险

  1. 局部使用未稀释的精油会引起刺激和炎症。
  2. 摄入精油可能很危险。

您不应直接将精油涂在皮肤上。您应该始终用载油,水或乳液稀释它们。流行的载油包括荷荷巴油,甜杏仁油, 和olive oil. Using them directly on the skin may cause:

  • 烧伤
  • 刺激
  • a rash
  • 发痒

使用前进行皮肤补丁测试。

Essential oils are powerful. When they’re inhaled in small doses for brief periods, most are generally considered safe. If you inhale them in high doses or for long periods, you may experience dizziness, a headache, and nausea.

您不应该摄取精油。它们含有可能引起有毒副作用的强大化合物。某些副作用可能不会立即明显。精油也可能与处方和OTC药物相互作用。

These oils shouldn’t be administered to children. Women who are pregnant shouldn’t use them.

Essential oils and decongestants aren’t the only way to treat sinus congestion. Other options include using:

  • ahumidifier为空气增加水分
  • a steam shower or a盐水鼻喷雾瘦鼻粘液
  • aNeti锅冲洗鼻粘液
  • 额头和鼻子上的温暖压缩,可以缓解炎症
  • 过敏药物if congestion is caused by hay fever or other allergies
  • nasal strips,这可以帮助打开您的鼻腔段落

如果您由于鼻息或狭窄的鼻腔通道而患有慢性鼻窦充血,则可能需要进行手术。

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如果您有鼻窦充血,请确保您吃健康的饮食。避免乳制品,巧克力和加工食品。它们可能会增加粘液产生。确保您喝足够的液体以帮助您的鼻粘液稀释。放humidifierin your bedroom to increase the humidity while you sleep.

如果您手头上有任何这些精油,请尝试每天吸入几次蒸汽:

If possible, consult a trained aromatherapist to learn how to combine essential oils for fast relief of sinus congestion.

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