Rich, if you go to one of the sinusitis links I posted, you will find that hot tea is recommended by the doctors. The basis in fact that it helps is the warming of your sinus cavities (savor the warm liquid in your mouth), and like a warm face mask, it helps to get the drainage going. Hot soup, of course, does the same thing.

Be careful with Echinacea. It should not be taken over an extended period of time. Use it cautiously, because it has side effects, such as possible immune suppression by overstimulating the immune system. Chamomile used too often can lead to ragweed allergy. What every herb user should know, especially singers - from the University of Pittsburgh Voice Center Taking Herbal Medicines: What Singers Should Know

Here is a page on Medicine In The Vocal Arts. click here. Scroll down the page to get to treatments and prevention. Although decongestants like Sudafed can get you cleared up, they are not good on the voice. Anything drying or anesthetizing or antihistamines should be used rarely if you are a singer.

More health guidelines for singers, click here.

happy singing,
Alice