Air Conditioning Is Drying Out Your Nose

We all love stepping into cool air conditioning when it’s hot outside—but that sharp change can dry out and irritate your nasal passages. This dryness can lead to increased inflammation and even more frequent nosebleeds.

Thankfully, there are simple fixes: saline nasal rinses to soothe dryness, using a humidifier in your bedroom, and staying well hydrated. Your rhinologist can provide helpful tips to protect your sinuses from the harsh effects of indoor air.

Swimming Can Wreck Your Sinuses

Swimming is one of the best parts of summer, but chlorine in pools and bacteria in lakes or oceans can irritate your nasal lining. This irritation sometimes causes “swimmer’s sinusitis,” which includes congestion and sinus pain after swimming. If you’re prone to infections or notice these symptoms after a dip, it’s time to take precautions.

Prevention Tips:

• Use nasal saline spray before and after swimming
• Avoid dunking underwater if prone to infections
• See a rhinologist if symptoms persist

Chronic Sinusitis Doesn’t Take a Summer Break

Are you suffering from year-round congestion? Summer can be the perfect opportunity to address these issues because your schedule might be more flexible. Here’s why:

• You may have more time to schedule appointments that fit your summer plans and follow through with treatments.
• The warmer months bring unique triggers that can worsen symptoms, so addressing them early helps prevent discomfort.
• Getting treated during summer sets you up for fewer sick days later on. Stronger nasal defenses help reduce fall and winter congestion, and controlling allergies lowers your risk of sinus infections, which means you’ll feel healthier and stronger before cold and flu season arrives!

Board-Certified Rhinologists in Jacksonville, Florida

Don’t let breathing problems ruin your summer! Whether you struggle with allergy flare-ups, constant stuffiness, sinus pain after swimming, or year-round congestion, a rhinologist can help.

Dr. Alexander Farag and Dr. Paul Radabaugh are board-certified, fellowship-trained nose and sinus specialists and are among the highest-rated experts in Northeast Florida. Their extensive education and clinical experience bring global expertise right here to your community.

At Jacksonville Sinus & Nasal Institute, we combine expert knowledge, compassion, and innovation to provide exceptional care that improves the lives of our patients. Book a consultation today by calling us directly or filling out our online form.