Sinus pressure can be caused by illness, injury, or allergies that cause tissue swelling inside the nasal passages. There are several over-the-counter (OTC) medications and home remedies that can help relieve sinus pressure and pain. Here are some options:

• Decongestants: These medicines help reduce the swelling in your nasal passages and ease the stuffiness and sinus pressure. They come as nasal sprays, like naphazoline (Privine), oxymetazoline (Afrin, Dristan, Nostrilla, Vicks Sinus Nasal Spray), or phenylephrine (Neo-Synephrine, Rhinall, Sinex). They also come as pills, such as phenylephrine (Sudafed PE and others) and pseudoephedrine (Sudafed) .

• Nasal saline spray: It’s salt water, and it will help keep your nasal passages from drying out. You can also try a neti pot, nasal irrigator, or bulb syringe. Use distilled, sterile water or water that’s been boiled and cooled to make the irrigation solution. Rinse the irrigation device after each use and let it air dry.

• Pain relievers: Try acetaminophen (Tylenol, others), ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin IB, others), or aspirin available without a prescription. Use caution when giving aspirin to children or teenagers.

• Steroid nasal sprays: These can ease the swelling that leads to sinus pressure. They are available over the counter and on prescription from a doctor. They are generally safe, but as with all medicines, they can pose risks. For example, some people may get nose bleeds. In rare cases, steroid nasals sprays can cause eye problems, such as glaucoma and cataracts.

• Warm compress: A warm compress on the nose and forehead might help lessen pressure in the sinuses.

• Stay hydrated: Drink plenty of fluids to ease your symptoms faster.

• Facial massage: There are several pressure points around your face where sinus pressure tends to build up. Massaging these areas can help relieve some of your symptoms.

Its important to note that if you have an infection, you may need antibiotics or other medications that only your healthcare provider can prescribe. Therefore, its important to visit a healthcare provider whenever you feel under the weather.