Sinusitis is an energy-depleting complaint that seriously interferes with sufferers breathing patterns. It usually leads to a dry mouth, bad breath and a general feeling of unwellness.

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Nowadays sinusitis is treated by painful surgery or with over-the-counter remedies like nasal sprays. The most popular of them contain xylometazoline hydrochloride, a substance that leads to rebound symptoms if taken over a period longer than two or three weeks.

It is also not recommended for people with heart or kidney problems or high blood pressure.

Here’s a simple and safe home remedy that removes mucus from the sinuses and reduces inflammation.

You will need a nasal spray bottle, which can be recycled from a proprietary nasal spray.

Take 1/2 cup or small wine glass of water (filtered or pre-boiled) and add 1/4 teaspoon of salt. Put in a pinch of bicarbonate of soda and mix to dissolve.

Pour the liquid into the sprayer bottle and shake.

To use, shake the bottle and spray once up each nostril. Repeat several times a day, especially before bedtime.