10 Causes of Sinus Infection
Reviewed: Dr. Mera
Cause #10: Atmospheric Pressure Changes
Sinuses are air-filled spaces in the head. In cases when the outside air pressure drops, the air that is trapped inside the sinuses wants to get out, leading to pain.
In normal situations, the passages should be open and the air would be able to travel in and out of the sinuses in cases of atmosphere pressure changes without a problem. However, this is not the case when there is already a problem with the sinus cavities or the upper respiratory system. If you already have preexisting sinus disease, any atmospheric pressure change will just make your condition worse, triggering sinus pain.
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