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Q. I learned in Colombia that inhaling the steam of strong, freshly brewed coffee (not instant) is beneficial for nasal and sinus irritation. The steam soothes and heals the mucus membranes. This remedy has worked wonderfully for me. I was wondering if you have heard of this remedy.
A. This is the first we have heard of coffee steam being beneficial for sinus irritation, but ordinary steam has long been recommended to ease nasal congestion. Since coffee is such an important crop in Colombia, it probably makes sense that people there have experimented with it as a remedy.
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I too have found that inhaling freshly brewed or brewing coffee steam helps relieve nasal and sinus congestion. In the past, I used steam from a kettle to help with congestion, but it seems as though the coffee steam is more effective and lasts much longer.
I'm recovering from a bad chest/head cold and the sinus congestion and drainage is severe. Makes me cough all night long. Is the coffee steam effective for this, also? I'm successfully using the herb Hyssop to promote expectoration, but the sinus drainage congests the lungs again.