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Why does cold air hurts my nostrils or sinuses?

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Dr. Gary Steven answered

Specializes in Pediatric Allergy and Asthma

Dryness: The mucus membranes in the nose and sinuses like to be moist, but dry, cold air dries them out as they warm up the air as you inhale it. Wearing a scarf or a cold air breathing mask helps to pre-warm and pre-humidify the air before it hits your nose and sinuses.

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Answered 2/9/2019

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