One of the best things you can do to stop those sinus infection symptoms is to keep from getting the sinus infection in the first place. Brilliant! Let me be clear, I am not a doctor. But I have had enough sinus infections over the years that I have learned simple things I can do to keep from getting the sinus infection, or at least reducing the length of the symptoms.

There are a number of common sense actions you can take as you fight through the cold to reduce the risk of the cold leading to a sinus infection. By following these seven common sense tips, I almost never get sinus infections any more.

In most cases, sinus infections are a result of first having a cold. So, the most important thing you can do is to take care of yourself while you have your cold, and as you get over your cold, allowing you body to do it's job the best that it can.

You want to take good care of your body so your immune system can fight the cold and fight off any bacterial infection that is trying to attack your sinuses.

1. Get plenty of rest. I'm not saying you need to stay home from work, but when you get home from work rest. Take a break, lay down on the couch and watch some worthless television, or read a book.

2. Take care of your body by staying away from alcohol and tobacco. Alcohol will dehydrate your body and you want your body to be hydrated, that's why you should also drink plenty of fluids. If you are a smoker, well you know what that is doing to your body - perhaps it's a good time to quit smoking.

3. Drink a lot of fluids like water, juice, hot decaffeinated teas and soup. Stay away from caffeine drinks like coffee. If staying away from coffee in the morning is a hard one for you, have some hot tea or a cup of decaf coffee.

4. Run a humidifier when you are home and while you sleep.

5. Use a saline solution nasal spray to keep help the nasal cavities moist and clear.

6. Get rid of that handkerchief. If you carry a handkerchief with you, to blow your nose on when you have a cold - get rid of it. All of the blowing of your nose into that dirty handkerchief, leads to a breeding ground for bacteria that can end up in your sinuses. Use disposable tissue paper instead.

7. Wash your hands well, especially after being out in public. And, keep your hands away from your nose. Huh? Men have a tendency to pet their mustaches, which puts their fingers against their nose. Another opportunity for bacteria to invade their nasal cavity.

Yeah, you may be like me, I was my own worst enemy in some cases. But, you can teach an old dog new tricks and I have learned how to reduce the chances of me going through those miserable sinus infection symptoms.

Just by being aware of what leads to your sinus infections, and taking extra precautions can go a long way in preventing your sinus infection and associated symptoms.

Give these seven common sense tips a try - I think you'll be surprised how far a little common sense can go.

Mike Gates has been prone to developing sinus infections. Over the years he has learned how to deal with sinus infection symptoms, learned how to reduce his chances of getting sinus infections, and has found natural ways to get relief from sinus infection symptoms. He shares his findings on his sinus infection blog http://sinusinfectionsymptoms.weebly.com