Sinus Drainage Problem

[Heaviside]

I am having a tremendous problem with sinus drainage while meditating. The mucus collects in my throat and sets up a tremendous urge to cough that is compelling. I have tried inhalers and the like, but these cause side effects and cannot be used on a continuing basis. Has anyone had such a problem? If so, how do you combat it? Thanks.

[Goofaholix]

I am having a tremendous problem with sinus drainage while meditating. The mucus collects in my throat and sets up a tremendous urge to cough that is compelling. I have tried inhalers and the like, but these cause side effects and cannot be used on a continuing basis. Has anyone had such a problem? If so, how do you combat it? Thanks.

Have you tried nasal rinsing? Jala Neti, NeilMed or similar. This made a big difference for me.

[SarathW]

I am having a tremendous problem with sinus drainage while meditating. The mucus collects in my throat and sets up a tremendous urge to cough that is compelling. I have tried inhalers and the like, but these cause side effects and cannot be used on a continuing basis. Has anyone had such a problem? If so, how do you combat it? Thanks.

Have you tried nasal rinsing? Jala Neti, NeilMed or similar. This made a big difference for me.

There are many videos on Youtube.
You can use any bottle which got a small hole in your nasal cavity.
This treatment was used in India and Sri Lanka for many thousands of years.
I think you can buy a cheap pot from an Indian shop.
I add some salt too. (first, dissolve water and keep it aside to separate to remove hard materials and use only the top water bases)

[Aloka]

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Hi Heaviside,

You could try gargling regularly with a half a teaspoonful of salt dissolved in warm water.

Drinking mineral water or spring water regularly instead of drinking tap water or other beverages might also be helpful




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[SarathW]

Avoid certain food like milk too.
Milk promoter bacteria.
Generally salt kill bacteria,

[Heaviside]

Thanks to everyone who replied. I have a neti pot, but never thought to use it immediately before meditating. I will give it a try along with gargling with salt water as well. Again, I appreciate your input.

[Goofaholix]

Thanks to everyone who replied. I have a neti pot, but never thought to use it immediately before meditating. I will give it a try along with gargling with salt water as well. Again, I appreciate your input.

So is this not such a problem when you're not meditating? If so I'd investigate why that is

[Heaviside]

An excellent thought. I actually experience it most of the time, but find it especially troublesome when meditating. Just as an update: it does work quite well for improving my mediation experience.