Will tell my Italo-phile daughter, who suffers from sinus problems.

Over here (the UK) antibiotics are never prescribed for infections that are likely to be viral.

not viral! Usually they are either bacterial, fungal, or a combo.

What caused the fungus to be among...her? Popping pills is so typical to us but what about really getting to the root cause?

first she had a cold, then some very minor structural issues in her nose, not being vigilant about nasal washing, probably not enough sleep, she should have alkalinized and done lemon or lime at the beginning of the cold, etc. etc. Just a typical daughter. No worries. She is fine now after the oregano.

I generally do not put any stock in anything to be able to stop or help an infection that's already "taken hold." So that's interesting.

I think my daily consumption of either raw garlic or garlic tablets has something to do with my lack of sinus issues. That and more water. The occasional eucalyptus/tea tree oil dropped on the shower tiles before a shower has also helped sometimes.

I had a sinus infection and was on a full course of antibiotics. Once they were done, it still felt like the infection was there but I didn't want to go to the doctor and get more. So, I tried some oil of oregano mixed into the water in my neti pot and it took care of it. Now I usually try that first as long as the sinuses are open enough to let the neti pot do its job.

I use it, sometimes. It stings a bit. She loves it. Don't know why she didn't just go buy it herself when she first got a cold.

Why did she have a fever? Fever and sinus drip are ways the body rids itself of toxins. When I get a cold, I just allow it to take its course. Did your daughter first take something for the fever and it led to sinus issues? It's best to just allow the body to heal itself. Even herbs stymie toxins from releasing sometimes...

But most likely nothing. Sinus infections are very tricky and when established don't generally heal themselves. Colds do, of course, as do viruses. Big difference!

It's really one of the big ones for healing. It has been proven to kill the H1N1.

which is why I gave it to my daughter. Still, I really didn't expect the rapid and dramatic improvement with her sinus infection.