hurler Posted September 3, 2006 Report Share Posted September 3, 2006 Although this wasn't an issue for me some years ago, I have noticed that after the third trip across the rockies, damm my sinuses where rough, and painfull. IS this due to age, because in the past years it hasn't been so bad. Booting around at 3500 doesn't seem to be a problem, but 9000 up and down. Ouch after about 3 hours in the seat. Im not whinning about it just wondering if I am the only guy over 40 that experiences sore sinuses. H Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transquebecniece Posted September 3, 2006 Report Share Posted September 3, 2006 Not uncommon if you have allergies or asthma, H. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hurler Posted September 3, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 3, 2006 Hay fever, do get that but in the spring when the pollen is rampant. H Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transquebecniece Posted September 3, 2006 Report Share Posted September 3, 2006 Seasonal allergies could be the culprit. You might think you’re only susceptible to spring pollens, but hay fever can strike any time of the year and the older we get, the more susceptible we can become. I never had seasonal allergies or asthma as a kid, but was diagnosed with both not too long ago. Experienced horrible ear/sinus (it’s all interconnected, you know ) pain when flying from high altitude to sea level and vice-versa, and always when flying over the Rockies. Relief can come from use of a humidifier and decongestant and/or saline nasal spray only when needed. Fly with bottled water with a pull top (not just a screw-off cap); it helps counteract the vacuum goin’ on in the cabin and in your head during altitude changes. Caffeine, soft drinks and alcohol are drying and can add to sinus pain. Works for me, anyhoo. Course, only doc can rule out sinus infection and all other assorted niceties related to ear/nose/throat. Eeewww, eeewww, eeewww. This is kind of curious, too. Or not. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aerosinusitis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
412driver Posted September 3, 2006 Report Share Posted September 3, 2006 memories of helijet in the winter IFR @ 6000' with stuffed sinuses....bloody morning on those quick descents :angry: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest sharky Posted September 4, 2006 Report Share Posted September 4, 2006 That has to be the most unusual feeling I've experienced; your sinuses depressurizing...snaps, cracks and pops behind your face. And then the relief of plugging your nose and repressurising. It almost feels like your face is re-inflating. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
67november Posted September 4, 2006 Report Share Posted September 4, 2006 Don't know if'n you can get them north of the border but I swear by "Breath Rights". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hurler Posted September 4, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 4, 2006 67 November. Please provide addition info on the breath rights. H Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
67november Posted September 4, 2006 Report Share Posted September 4, 2006 Check here; www.breathright.com or 800-858-6673 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hurler Posted September 4, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 4, 2006 eggcellent Mr. 67 Nov. Thanks you H Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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