Why do I get congested when the heater is on?

“When you turn on your heater for the first time, dust, pollen and other indoor allergens may cause sinus congestion,” says Dr. Anuja Vyas, a board-certified pulmonary disease doctor with Sharp Rees-Stealy Medical Group. “These symptoms may make you feel sick.”

Can heaters cause sinus problems?

Heating dries the atmosphere in the house The result might particularly be felt in the sinuses and nasal passages, possibly causing sinusitis, due to mucus in the nose becoming too dry, as George Murty, consultant ear, nose and throat surgeon at University Hospitals, Leicester, notes.

Can central heating give you a blocked nose?

It can leave you with blocked sinuses and sinusitis. If the nostrils become too dry, you can also end up with scabs and nosebleeds.” In addition, central heating can lead to dry eyes which can be uncomfortable.

Why does my nose get stuffy when I go in my room?

Your nasal congestion could be caused by dust mites, seasonal allergies, pet dander, reflux disease, hormonal changes, or chemicals in your environment like secondhand smoke.

Do humidifiers help with sinus problems?

Sinusitis experts agree that adding humidity to the air with a humidifier is generally good for sinus health. “Humidifiers can help nasal congestion in that they provide for more moisture and humidity within the nose,” says Mark A.

Can you be allergic to heaters?

The short answer is no; you cannot be allergic, per se, to your heating and air conditioning system. But its health and well being is intrinsically tied to yours. Take care of it and you’re likely to breathe healthier indoor air.

Does the heat make allergies worse?

The summer heat can actually make allergies worse than usual. Many plants pollinate based on environmental triggers which is why we have different allergy seasons caused by different plants. Most grasses like to pollinate during the heat, which is why summer is when grass allergies are at their worst.

What is better for sinus warm or cool mist?

So, which is better: A cool mist or warm mist humidifier? Bottom line: Both warm and cool mist humidifiers are effective at adding moisture to the air in your home, so they both are helpful in easing respiratory and sinus discomfort associated with colds, coughs, and other illnesses.

Does Flonase help with sinus pressure?

Treating a sinus infection means unblocking and draining the sinuses. Corticosteroid nasal sprays such as Flonase and Nasacort are the best source for treatment because they help reduce swelling in the nasal passages.

Why do I get sinus infections when I Turn Up the heat?

The cold air that enters your home has very little humidity. When you turn up the heat to dispel the cold, the moisture from the air evaporates. The central heating system comes in bursts, do whatever moisture is available dissipates before they dry and heated air reaches your still moist sinuses.

Why does my house get so congested when the heater is on?

Because you said you get congested every time the heater cycles on it is safe to assume the fan running is introducing allergens into the indoor air, in fact the air in most homes is “dirtier” than it is outside.

Why do space heaters make my sinuses so bad?

Often space heaters dry out the air, leaving no moisture in it. This creates a situation where your throat and sinuses dry out. In the winter I often put a pot of water on the stove to simmer all night at very low flame, and re moisturize the air. Hope this helps, it can be distressing.

Why do I have nasal congestion at night?

Allergy-related nasal congestion at night may only occur because your bedroom is not primed to protect your body against allergens (pets may sleep there, the air filter or sheets may need to be changed, etc.).