Feel free to have a cup of decaffeinated tea if it makes you feel better, but stay away from coffee and other caffeinated beverages. [2] X Expert Source Marc Kayem, MDSleep Specialist Expert Interview. 24 October 2019.

Do something to relax before bed. If you can find something peaceful that calms your mind and reduces your stress, you’ll have an easier time falling asleep. [4] X Expert Source Marc Kayem, MDSleep Specialist Expert Interview. 24 October 2019.

Fill a bulb syringe or neti pot with some of the solution. Lean over your bathtub or sink and tilt your head. Place the tip of the bulb syringe in the upper nostril. Squeeze the bulb of the bulb syringe or pour the solution from the Neti pot. The solution will run out of your lower nostril. Repeat on the other side. Wash the bulb syringe and place it in a clean location. Do this several times a day — especially in the morning and evening — to relieve sinus troubles.

To quit smoking, choose a quit date between two and four weeks into the future. Gradually reduce the amount you smoke between now and the quit date. For instance, if you choose to quit in 15 days, immediately reduce your cigarette consumption by 25%. After five days, reduce it by half. After another five days, cut your cigarette consumption down to 25% of what it was before you decided to quit. Then on your final day, stop smoking altogether. Use nicotine patches and gum to help you stay away from cigarettes if necessary. Talk to your doctor about other strategies to help you quit smoking.

Initially, you might angle your head at a 20-degree angle. If that doesn’t work, continue to increase the angle in 10-degree increments to see if you can benefit from sleeping with your head propped up in a different way.

Adjust the humidity to a level that works for you. If you set your humidifier to a mid-range setting and aren’t experiencing and improvement in your ability to sleep well with sinus troubles, set it to a higher setting.

If you’re allergic to your household pet, keep it out of your bedroom to allow you to sleep well with allergy-related sinus troubles. In the case of plant or pollen-based allergies, you should also stay inside (especially on high pollen count days), ask friends or family to take care of your yardwork, and wear long sleeves when heading out during allergy season.

Your doctor might be able to offer an antibiotic or prescription-strength pain reliever. If you have lingering sinus trouble more than three times per year, you might have chronic sinusitis. Ask your doctor for a referral to a nose, ear, and throat specialist. [10] X Trustworthy Source Cleveland Clinic Educational website from one of the world’s leading hospitals Go to source

Aspirin or ibuprofen (for instance, Advil or Motrin IB) or acetaminophen (such as Tylenol) are effective for mild pain. More intense pain is best treated with drugs that combine acetaminophen, aspirin, and/or caffeine (such as Excedrin Migraine) Watch for side effects — including nausea, vomiting, light-headedness, sweating, or general fatigue — and negative drug interactions. Always read the directions provided with your medicine to avoid potential negative interactions with other prescription and over-the-counter medications.

Some sinus troubles are relieved by the application of cold compresses — that is, hand towels drenched in cold water, wrung out slightly, and applied to the area causing sinus pain.

Popular decongestants include Alka-Seltzer Plus Cold and Sinus [14] X Research source and Mapap Sinus Congestion and Pain. [15] X Research source Avoid using nasal decongestants for more than a day or two. You risk a rebound effect, which causes increased swelling and congestion as the medication wears off. [16] X Trustworthy Source Harvard Medical School Harvard Medical School’s Educational Site for the Public Go to source If you have high blood pressure, check with a doctor before using oral decongestants. They can increase blood pressure by narrowing blood vessels in other areas of the body.

To use the steroid spray, remove the cap and shake the bottle vigorously several times. Squeeze the steroid spray bottle a few times to prime it. Insert the uncapped end into one nostril using the hand on the corresponding side. For instance, if you spray the steroid into your right nostril first, use your right hand to do it. Use your other hand — the one not holding the spray bottle — to close the nostril on the other side. Squeeze the spray bottle by placing your thumb beneath it and pulling the “fins” on either side of the uncapped tube using your index and middle fingers. Breathe in while you squeeze. Repeat on the other side. You may need to spray once, twice, or three times. Consult your prescription directions for more information.

Antihistamines are appropriate for people whose sinus troubles are triggered by allergies. [19] X Trustworthy Source Harvard Medical School Harvard Medical School’s Educational Site for the Public Go to source Common over-the-counter antihistamines include Claritin (loratadine) and Zyrtec (cetirizine). [20] X Trustworthy Source FamilyDoctor. org Family-focused medical advice site run by the American Academy of Family Doctors Go to source Common prescription antihistamines include Clarinex (desloratadine), Allegra (fexofenadine), and Xyzal (levocetirizine). [21] X Research source Talk to your doctor about obtaining these drugs.

Steroid pills tend to be temporary in effect, and your polyps will likely return even if you do not stop taking the steroid. Your doctor will probably recommend a supplementary treatment to eliminate the polyps completely.