Simple viruses or colds can often lead to sinusitis because the cold causes the sinus cavity to obstruct, thus trapping bacteria in a closed space. Once in this closed space, bacteria multiply and lead to the pain and pus of sinusitis.<\/p>\n
Keeping the sinuses healthy and bacteria overgrowth-free requires good ventilation of the sinuses.<\/p>\n
A recent article in the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine<\/em> cited a research project on humming. The scientists conducting this study found that humming leads to higher levels of exhaled nitric oxide, a gas produced in the sinuses.<\/p>\n It seems that humming exerts a positive pressure into the sinuses in a fluttering way that promotes their unblocking.<\/p>\n Another research group also studied humming and sinusitis and published their data in the European Respiratory Journal.<\/p>\n Both groups found that repeated humming sessions during days when people had colds markedly reduced the incidence of sinusitis.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Simple viruses or colds can often lead to sinusitis because the cold causes the sinus cavity to obstruct, thus trapping bacteria in a closed space. Once in this closed space, bacteria multiply and lead to the pain and pus of sinusitis. Keeping the sinuses healthy and bacteria overgrowth-free requires good ventilation of the sinuses. A recent article in the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine cited a research project on humming. The scientists conducting this study found that…<\/p>\n