Why do I get sinus infections after flying?

The dry air, low pressure, and the low amount of oxygen cause the immune system to weaken and can lead to inflamed sinus cavities. This, in addition to being confined in a small area with little airflow, makes it hard to avoid getting sinusitis from another sick passenger.



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Avoid Sinus Pain on an Airplane By: Drinking plenty of water will help your body resist the effects of poor ventilation and high altitude. Before and during the flight, make sure you drink about 5-8 glasses of water in order to maintain healthy levels of hydration. Invest in a Saline Solution.

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By chewing and swallowing, you can temporarily relieve pressure that is building in your sinuses due to the change in cabin pressure. You can try to remedy the sinus pain when landing by taking the following steps: Keep your mouth closed. Close your nostrils with one hand'

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Planes also have very little humidity and the dry air can irritate the mucous membranes of the throat.

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Aerosinusitis or sinus squeeze is when the intra-sinus pressure (pressure inside the sinus cavity) does not measure up to the surrounding environmental pressure. The difference in pressure irritates the mucous lining of the sinus cavity causing pain and discomfort.

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