SATURDAY, Dec. 13, 2003 (HealthDayNews) -- The dry air of winter may be invigorating, but it can also irritate your sinuses and your skin.
"Dry, cool winter temperatures gradually cause a drying effect of the upper airways of the nose and sinuses, which can add to preexisting dry nasal and sinus passages in patients with nasal obstruction," says Dr. Clifford Bassett, an allergist with Long Island College Hospital in Brooklyn, N.Y. Irritated breathing passages, in turn, can lead to sore throats or even nosebleeds.
Lack of moisture in the air can also exacerbate a dry skin condition known as xerosis.
Here are some tips on how to counteract the dry winds of winter:
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Read more about how to fight winter dryness from the American Academy of Dermatology.