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Aerosinusitis

Aerosinusitis is a medical condition in which the mucosal lining of the sinuses gets inflamed due to changes in atmospheric pressure. It is also known as sinus squeeze or barosinusitis. Pain, headache, rhinorrhea, epistaxis, and excess lacrimation are the common symptoms. Chewing gums and drinking water will temporarily relieve the pressure inside the sinus that causes aerosinusitis.

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What are the ways to prevent aerosinusitis?

Query: Hi doctor, I have a problem-related flight landing. I have experienced a sudden and sharp pain in the eyebrows in 3 out of 10 flights. It is very painful. I have noticed it happens when I have a cold and cough. I searched on the internet and got to know aerosinusitis or barosinusitis. How to prevent...  Read Full »


Dr. Priyanka Aggarwal

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com Aerosinusitis or barosinusitis (mucus membrane inflammation due to pressure difference within the sinus) is usually if there is mucosal hypertrophy in the paranasal sinuses. You should get a CT scan paranasal sinuses done and send me the pictures. Secondly, next time befor...  Read Full »

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