How To Prepare Your Sinuses For Winter

Many sinus sufferers will be pleased to see

the back of this pollen weather, only to have

their sinuses suffer through the biting winter.

The nose and sinuses are a bodies first line

of defense for its respiratory system. During

winter, the cold dry air interferes with this

defense by drying out the sinuses and taking

away the nasal membranes’ moisture to trap

specific alien matter.

1. HydratePlentiful water intake is great for sinuses in all seasons, but it is especially important during the winter, when water intake generally decreases for most people. Not drinking water may also thicken mucus and block sinus exit, trapping toxins inside.

2.Clean Surroundings

It is important to have a clean dust-free surroundings.Dust and vacuum often in order to get rid of allergens. It is advisable to get heating ducts cleaned and keep bathrooms disinfected as often as possible.

3. Personal HygieneGetting sick can be prevented by washing hands regularly and maintaining personal hygiene to avoid falling sick because of germs. Laundry should be done regularly and winter clothes should be checked for molds. Mold is another enemy of sinuses and clothes and homes must be kept free of it.

4. Adjust Humidity

A humidifier can be used to control the humidity levels of cold air indoors. A moderate humidity percentage ranging from 35 to 50 is considered helpful for dry mucus membranes.

5.Avoid FirewoodRegardless of how inviting a warm slowly burning fire may seem, fireplaces or campfires should generally be avoided because of the toxins that will almost always cause sinuses to act up.