Winter 2026 severe pressure swings

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For most people, a change in the weather isn’t a big problem. It means changing their wardrobe and resetting their thermostat. However, for some unlucky individuals, a change in the weather can bring severe sinus problems and can even cause migraine headaches.Read on for tips on preventing weather-related sinus issues, as well as information on when the problem might require a visit to a specialist.

Stuffiness, sneezing, and other problems can arise from different sources and understanding the culprit is essential in determining the correct treatment. Weather-related stuffiness and sneezing aren't caused by allergens; it’s called non-allergenic rhinitis.Temperature and humidity are often the triggers for this type of rhinitis, whereas allergic rhinitis is caused by allergens like pollen. Non-allergic rhinitis won’t respond to antihistamines because there isn’t an allergenic trigger.Taking a decongestant, rather than an antihistamine, can help clear up minor weather-related stuffiness and sneezing. Sufferers should speak to a doctor if a formal diagnosis hasn’t yet been made.

Most people don’t think much about how barometric pressure might affect them, especially when they’re younger. However, as the body ages, it may become more susceptible to environmental triggers for pain. When the barometric pressure changes, it can cause changes to the way blood flows through the body, causing increased or decreased blood pressure, sinus pressure, and more.A change in barometric pressure may be responsible for increased instances of migraines and weather may cause changes so subtle that it’s difficult for sufferers or their physicians to discern the problem.Barometric pressure and sinuses also share connections that are not yet fully understood by the scientific or medical communities, making it difficult to pinpoint the exact changes that trigger migraines, stuffiness, changes in blood pressure, and more.Watching the weather for upcoming changes in the barometric pressure, and being aware of when those changes are taking place, can give sufferers a chance to head off problems and pains before they begin with a proactive, preventative approach as recommended by their physician.

The Trick For Relief

For decades I have been instructing my clients on how to use Cool Mist Humidifiers.

1. Use a Cool Mist Humidifier 

2. Add a few capfuls of stabilized 3% hydrogen peroxide to the water.

3. This is important, the humidifier needs to be at least 5 feet above the floor set on low mist. The idea is to have the mist wafting over you.

Special Note:  This content is not intended to replace professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Any recommendations shared are based on my personal experience only.