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Fortunately, there is a full arsenal of tools available at your fingertips that will soothe your symptoms and get you on the road to recovery. My past article How to Flush Away Sinus Ills details seven of them, and here are the first three: 1. Drink hot liquids, such as tea or hot chicken soup.
At home, you can take these steps to thin out mucus and ease your sinus congestion: 1  Try using a saline (not medicated) nasal spray a few times a day. 2  Drink plenty of water and other fluids each day. 3  Run a humidifier in your home to keep the air moist. 4  Try an over-the-counter antihistamine.