As all parents know, seeing their children in pain or sick is heartbreaking.
Sadly, the recent studies by health institutes show that children's allergies are on the rise.
More worryingly, these allergies might later develop into a sinus problem.
A blocked or runny nose, coughing, difficulty in breathing and sneezing are all symptoms that people suffering from sinusitis have to deal with.
It is particularly challenging for children, since more often than not, they cannot clearly express what they are feeling and some of the treatments that are effective for adults are not good for children.
Luckily, parents can choose to use a sinus home remedy to ease sinus pain or allergy in their child.
Aside from the quick relief, these remedies will not make children drowsy and have no other discernible side effects.
* Make a simple saline spray - One safe and easy way to clear your child's congested nose is to use a saline spray.
Most saline spray recipes just call for boiled water, baking soda and salt.
These can be used up to three times a day, for no more than 5 days.
* Use a neti pot - Another safe and effective sinus home remedy option is the neti pot.
A neti pot looks like a small ceramic pot that is filled with salt water or sinus wash and is used to clean nasal passages.
Using a neti pot and a sinus wash is said to be a good addition to your daily hygiene routine.
* Avoid food that increase mucus production - A simple option that most parents do not realize is to avoid, or at least minimize, the amount of mucus producing food that a child eats.
Some foods to keep clear off are bananas, cheese, cow's milk and food high in sugar and wheat.
* Load up on Vitamin C - Give your child vitamin C rich food, like fresh and natural orange juice, pineapples or tomato soup, to help loosen sinus congestion.
* Increase intake of fluids - Increasing the amount of fluids that your child ingests is an easy and convenient sinus home remedy.
Make it more delicious by giving it to your child in the form of warm, hearty soups and tea (peppermint is a good choice.
) * Invest in a humidifier or a dehumidifier - Whether you need a humidifier or dehumidifier, depends on your area.
However, the right level of humidity that a room should have is somewhere between 45%-50%.
Sinusitis symptoms worsen, if the room is too dry or too humid, so a proper balance is essential.
* Honey and lemon - This sinus home remedy has been around for centuries.
Mix 1 tablespoon each of honey and lemon.
Heat it until warm and feed 1 teaspoon to your sick child.
This mixture goes a long way in easing sore throat and helps to dry up congestion.
* Have a steam bath - Fill your bathroom with steam and have your child sit there for about 20 minutes to help him breathe easier.
* Use cold and hot compress - Apply cold and hot compresses or wash cloths on your child's sinus area to help easy sinusitis pain.
* Make sure your house is smoke free - We all know how smoking kills.
Well, it also worsens a sinus infection, so if you want to ease your child's sinus problem, then stop smoking.
While these simple suggestions and home remedies can help ease the symptoms of sinus, you should still take your child to see his or her doctor, if the condition prevails, to get the right sinus treatment.