There are many medicines for sinus congestion, but they can have unpleasant side effects.

As an alternative to unclogging sinuses, whether caused by allergies or colds, there is a simple home remedy.

 

Hot spices and foods such as hot peppers, wasabi, chilli and horseradish open up the sinuses and ease sinusitis and allergy symptoms. Hot the effect comes on quickly and lasts for about 2 hours.