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Pass on the following advice to help customers stay congestion-free and breathe easy:

  • Keep nasal passages moist by using sea water or saline sprays or washes
  • Drink plenty of fluids
  • Use steam inhalation. A hot steamy shower or using a vaporiser may help
  • Do not smoke and avoid smoky atmospheres
  • Be scrupulous about personal hygiene. Cover the nose and mouth when sneezing; wash hands regularly; discard used tissues immediately
  • Raise the head of the bed a few inches or use extra pillows to ease any breathing difficulties.

Did you know?

Acute sinusitis is common in adults, with an estimated prevalence of six to 15 per cent.