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Dealing with blocked sinuses isn't fun—especially in a time when every sniffle or headache raises questions like, 'Is this just allergies, or could it be COVID?' Treatments often require taking medication (sometimes multiple pills), some of which come with side effects that may make you hesitate.
However, there's a smart acupressure method that might solve your sinus problem in as little as 20 seconds. This tip originates from a well-known Reddit thread by user gymfork:
Press your tongue against the roof of your mouth and place a finger between your eyebrows. Apply pressure and hold it for about 20 seconds—your sinuses will begin to clear.
When pressing your tongue against the roof of your mouth, avoid targeting a specific spot; instead, press it flat against the top. Once you release, you should begin to feel some movement in the back of your throat. It's a simple trick, but it works effectively.
Other simple techniques to alleviate sinus pressure
If this method doesn’t work, here are a few other suggestions, as recommended by SimplyHealth UK:
The area near the bridge of your nose and eye socket is most prone to nasal congestion. Use your thumbs on the inner points of each eyebrow, aligning them with the sides of your nose. Press for 30 seconds, then release. Repeat this until you feel some relief from the pressure.
If the above method doesn't suffice, place both middle fingers beside your nostrils and your index fingers next to them. Apply pressure with your middle fingers for 30 seconds, then press with your index fingers for the same amount of time. Repeat this process until you feel clear airflow through your nostrils.
If pressing on your face doesn’t provide relief, SimplyHealth UK suggests that squeezing the webbing between your thumbs and forefingers with the opposite hand for 30 seconds each can help ease sinus pressure and reduce tension headaches.
