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Dry air causing sinusitis

2020-04-27 08:30:52
I m suspecting that my sinus infection is due to dry air in Ahmedabad, I am already taking antibiotics, nasal drops and steam inhalation. My question is how to cop with dry air and I m ruling out humidifier.
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Hydrate yourself . Use saline nasal washes like physiomer in these dry conditions to prevent sinusitis . And yes continue steam inhalation.
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Put saline spray, this will reduce dryness and crusting and will clear nasal secretions. Take steam inhalation twice daily

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