Few feelings are more disconcerting than not being able to catch your breath and get the oxygen you need. There are dozens of reasons why this can occur, from sprinting to catch the bus to more serious breathing issues.
If you have sinus problems, you may think spring and summer are the most difficult times of the year. But in many cases, winter can make your symptoms worse, making you miserable for months.
In this blog, the ear, nose, and throat specialist Dr. Cecil Yeung of Houston Sinus Surgery at the Yeung Institute explains more about how winter can affect your sinuses.
A sinus infection can cause the following symptoms:
Winter can create problems in the following ways:
The following tips can help your sinuses during winter months:
If you have sinus infection problems, make an appointment today for an evaluation at Houston Sinus Surgery at the Yeung institute. We’ll diagnose the underlying cause of your sinus infection and help you get through the winter breathing easier.
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