Sinus Help
Clear nasal passages and improve breathing
Sinus congestion restricts airflow and forces mouth breathing, which creates a cascade of problems. Specific nasal breathing practices can help drain sinuses, reduce inflammation, and restore normal nasal airflow. Unlike decongestants that wear off, breathing technique changes create lasting drainage.
Nasal breathing exercises combined with gentle head positioning help drain accumulated fluid through natural lymphatic pathways. Rapid nasal breathing (bastrika) is particularly effective for sinus drainage, while gentle alternating nostril breathing can reduce inflammation.
Many people with chronic sinus congestion are actually mouth breathers who've forgotten how to breathe nasally. Retraining nasal breathing and reducing overall breathing volume typically improves sinus drainage significantly.
Benefits
- Reduces sinus inflammation naturally
- Drains accumulated sinus fluid
- Restores nasal breathing and oxygen uptake
- Eliminates need for decongestants
- Improves overall respiratory function
Frequently Asked Questions
Can breathing exercises really clear congestion?
Yes. Many people clear congestion within minutes using rapid nasal breathing or specific head positioning. The effect is often faster than medication.
What if one nostril is blocked?
Start with the open nostril, then gently work the blocked side. Often the blocked side opens as inflammation reduces from proper breathing.
Is nasal breathing difficult with congestion?
Initially yes, but rapid breathing (like bastrika) forces air through blocked passages and dramatically improves flow. Persistence usually opens congested passages quickly.
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