which would be done with either a CT scan or nasal endoscopy showing swelling of the sinus lining, he says. If your only symptom is sinus pain, by definition, you don't have sinusitis, Lane says.

Also, the salt's ability to draw out moisture from swollen, inflamed tissues can cause the mucosa (lining of the nasal passages and sinuses) to shrink down, allowing for easier breathing. Salt also ...

Allergy shots may be offered along with other complementary and effective treatments for congestion. Saline nasal rinses are ...