{"id":3706,"date":"2024-11-26T17:47:01","date_gmt":"2024-11-26T22:47:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/palmettoentallergy.com\/?p=3706"},"modified":"2024-11-26T17:56:05","modified_gmt":"2024-11-26T22:56:05","slug":"how-do-seasonal-changes-affect-my-sinus-health","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/palmettoentallergy.com\/how-do-seasonal-changes-affect-my-sinus-health\/","title":{"rendered":"How Do Seasonal Changes Affect My Sinus Health?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Fall is officially in full swing. The crisp air, vibrant leaves in Saluda Shoals Park, pumpkin carvings and Thanksgiving feasts make this season magical. But as you enjoy all the autumn fun, an unwelcome visitor might tag along\u2014<a href=\"https:\/\/palmettoentallergy.com\/nose\/sinus\/sinusitis\/\">sinus troubles<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Have you ever noticed a bit of sinus pressure or congestion creeping in as the weather cools? While sinus issues can be frustrating, they don\u2019t have to dampen your fall festivities. Let\u2019s explore some common causes of sinus problems during the fall and how you can keep them at bay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Extra Time Indoors<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1254\" height=\"836\" src=\"https:\/\/palmettoentallergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Man-with-a-sinus-headache-holiding-his-forehead-wearing-a-raincoat.jpg\" alt=\"Man with a sinus headache holding his forehead wearing a raincoat. \" class=\"wp-image-3707\" style=\"width:470px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/palmettoentallergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Man-with-a-sinus-headache-holiding-his-forehead-wearing-a-raincoat.jpg 1254w, https:\/\/palmettoentallergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Man-with-a-sinus-headache-holiding-his-forehead-wearing-a-raincoat-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1254px) 100vw, 1254px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Spending more time inside during colder months can increase exposure to environmental irritants. Indoor allergens like dust, pet dander and mold, and irritants like cigarette smoke can further aggravate your sinuses\u2014increasing the likelihood of a sinus infection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To minimize the effects of environmental irritants,quit smoking or encourage others to smoke outdoors. Keep your home clean to prevent allergen buildup. Cleaning should include the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Changing your bedding every few days<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Vacuuming, sweeping and mopping at least once a week<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cleaning damp areas regularly to prevent mold growth<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Using a dehumidifier or exhaust fan in moisture-prone spaces like the kitchen, bathroom and basement<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cold and Flu Season<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Colder months bring more than just cozy sweaters\u2014they also come with an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hopkinsmedicine.org\/health\/conditions-and-diseases\/common-cold\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">increased chance of catching a cold or flu<\/a>. The combination of dry, chilly air and spending more time indoors with others creates the perfect breeding ground for viruses. While not all colds lead to sinus infections, they can cause nasal inflammation, which may block mucus drainage and set the stage for an infection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To help reduce your likelihood of getting the cold and flu, wash your hands regularly, avoid sharing food and get your yearly flu shot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Asthma Flare-Ups<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have asthma, you might notice your symptoms worsen in cold weather. Dry, icy air <a href=\"https:\/\/allergyasthmanetwork.org\/news\/cold-air-asthma-in-winter\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">can irritate your airways<\/a>, leading to inflammation and extra mucus production. Since your sinuses and lower airways are closely connected, this inflammation <a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC7172505\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">can make you more prone to sinus infections<\/a>. If you have asthma, use your inhaler as directed to keep symptoms under control.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Simple Tips to Ease Sinus Symptoms<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to preventing the cause of your sinus issues, try a few home remedies to relieve sinus symptoms:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Use a saline nasal spray or rinse to clear out mucus<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Drink water, herbal teas or clear broths to thin mucus, making it easier to drain<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Place your face over a bowl of hot water, cover your head with a towel and inhale deeply to steam your sinuses<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If sinus infections or <a href=\"https:\/\/palmettoentallergy.com\/nose\/sinus\/\">symptoms keep coming back<\/a>, contact <span class=\"company-name \">Palmetto ENT &amp; Allergy<\/span> to make an appointment with one of our specialists for a diagnosis and treatment plan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><ul class=\"related-posts\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/palmettoentallergy.com\/halloween-safety-tips-for-your-ears-nose-and-throat\/\" class=\"related-post\">Halloween Safety Tips for Your Ears, Nose and Throat<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/palmettoentallergy.com\/what-are-the-common-throat-disorders\/\" class=\"related-post\">What Are the Common Throat Disorders?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/palmettoentallergy.com\/how-do-you-calm-a-gerd-flare-up\/\" class=\"related-post\">How Do You Calm a GERD Flare-Up?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Fall is officially in full swing. The crisp air, vibrant leaves in Saluda Shoals Park, pumpkin carvings and Thanksgiving feasts make this season magical. But as you enjoy all the autumn fun, an unwelcome visitor might tag along\u2014sinus troubles. Have you ever noticed a bit of sinus pressure or congestion creeping in as the weather&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":3707,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"none","_seopress_titles_title":"","_seopress_titles_desc":"","_seopress_robots_index":"","schema":"","fname":"","lname":"","position":"","credentials":"","placeID":"","no_match":false,"name":"","company":"","review":"","address":"","city":"","state":"","zip":"","lat":"","lng":"","phone1":"","phone2":"","fax":"","mon1":"","mon2":"","tue1":"","tue2":"","wed1":"","wed2":"","thu1":"","thu2":"","fri1":"","fri2":"","sat1":"","sat2":"","sun1":"","sun2":"","hours-note":"","locid":"","rating":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[19,15,20],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-3706","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-general-ent","category-nose","category-sinus"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/palmettoentallergy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3706","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/palmettoentallergy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/palmettoentallergy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/palmettoentallergy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/palmettoentallergy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3706"}],"version-history":[{"count":6,"href":"https:\/\/palmettoentallergy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3706\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3714,"href":"https:\/\/palmettoentallergy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3706\/revisions\/3714"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/palmettoentallergy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3707"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/palmettoentallergy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3706"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/palmettoentallergy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3706"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/palmettoentallergy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3706"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}