10 Best Places to Live in the USA for Sinus Headaches

In case you are having troubles with sinuses, this article offers you help by providing a list of the best places to live in the USA for sinus headaches.

Whether you are at work, vacationing at the beaches of Greece or socializing with the group of friends you regularly see on Friday nights, having a headache most certainly will not enhance your experience. Quite the opposite, it will decrease your work productivity, distort the azure color of the Mediterranean and make your friend’s bad habit of chewing loudly even more annoying. In short – headaches are no fun and everyone knows it.

If you are a migraine sufferer, you should check out our article 10 Best Places to Live In US and Canada For Migraine Sufferers, however, if sinus headaches are what you are dealing with, you should definitely proceed with reading this one because we offer you suggestions on the best places to live in the USA for sinus headache sufferers.

Sinus headaches are very often associated with other types of headaches. Sudden changes in weather or variations in barometric pressure can cause migraines, which are mistaken for sinus headaches. American Migraine Foundation suggests that “90% of the time self-diagnosed sinus headache is nearly always a migraine“, meaning, only 10% of the time people actually suffer from a sinus headache. I am unfortunate enough to have deviated nasal septum so I belong to this 10%. In my case, it is a hereditary condition so sinus headaches are something I have to deal with every winter. Cold weather and low temperature cause the inflammation of my sinuses, which means resorting to every known remedy in trying to alleviate the pressure in my forehead and around my nose.

As indicated by Mayo Clinic, a sinus headaches and migraines are often confused because of the overlapping symptoms. A sinus headache is not associated with nausea, vomiting, worsening caused by light or sound, all of which are common symptoms of migraines. A sinus headache, properly referred to as rhinosinusitis, is a result of the sinus inflammation. WebMD states that the inflammation of sinuses occurs as a result of an allergic reaction or an infection. The inflammation can also be caused by nasal polyps or having a deviated septum. Whatever the cause, you might choose to treat it by choosing the best place to live for sinus sufferers and moving there, hoping that it will ameliorate your condition.

As stated on Mayo Clinic, for the condition to be diagnosed, “at least two of the four primary signs and symptoms of chronic sinusitis must be present with confirmation of nasal inflammation“ They enlist the following symptoms:

• Thick, discolored discharge from the nose or postnasal drainage
• Nasal obstruction or congestion
• Pain, tenderness and swelling around your eyes, cheeks, nose or forehead
• Reduced sense of smell and taste in adults or a cough in children

American Migraine Foundation adds fever to the list of the symptoms associated with sinus headaches.

Everyday Health provides the list of natural remedies to deal with sinus headaches, some of which include salt-water irrigation to cleanse the nose and sinuses, alternate hot and cold compresses, eating spicy food, treating sinus pain with humidity, and even humming. A study published in 2006 found that ocean air has a therapeutic effect on people suffering from respiratory problems, including sinus inflammation. It found that ocean air helps decrease sinus pressure.

When creating the list of best places to live in the USA for sinus headaches, we have taken into account the causes of sinus headaches, as well as natural remedies to treat the symptoms. Given that allergies are likely to cause sinus inflammation, we referred to the ranking of 100 cities provided by Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, taking into account top 25 ranked cities. The list has been published every year since 2003. It ranks the cities based on the score obtained in three respective components: pollen/mold spore levels, medicine utilization per patient and board certified allergists per patient.

Furthermore, since low temperature and cold weather increase the risk of sinus inflammation, we considered the data regarding the length of the cool season relative to the length of warm season. We also considered the point below which temperature rarely falls. Humidity and rainy weather too have an impact on sinuses, therefore, we took into account humidity variations throughout the year and the length of a drier season compared to the length of a rainy season. These data were provided by Accu Weather and Weather Spark.

When ranking the cities, we also accounted for the proximity of ocean since breathing in the ocean air and salt-water irrigation have proved to help the condition. All of these were taken into account when creating the list of the best places to live in the USA for sinus headaches.

We should note however that different causes of sinus headaches might require different treatments for the symptoms. This should be considered when choosing the place with optimal conditions for sinus sufferers.

10. Baltimore, MD

Baltimore has a rier season which lasts 7.6 months, starting in August and ending in April. Rain falls mostly during July, which is why the summers in Baltimore are described as being humid and hot. The temperature during the winter period rarely falls below 18ºF. As indicated on CBS Baltimore, Baltimore has “gorgeous sandy beaches, with incredible facilities and activities for all ages.”

9. Palm Bay, FL

As stated on Weather Spark, Palm Bay’s winters are short, cool and windy with the temperature that rarely goes below 54º F. The cool season lasts only three months, starting in December. Palm Bay experiences extreme seasonal variations in humidity, humidity reaching its highest point in August, during the rainy season. However, we should note that Palm Bay’s drier season lasts almost eight months.

8. Sarasota, FL

Just like Palm Bay, Sarasota’s cool season lasts only three months. It has short winters and the temperature rarely falls below 39º F. While it might take some time finding ways to cope with high humidity during summer months, the prevalence of warm days and beautiful beaches should be good enough remedy.

7. Daytona Beach, FL

The weather of Daytona Beach, next in line on the list of best places to live in the USA for sinus headaches, is much similar to the weather of the two Florida cities mentioned above. The temperature during winter rarely falls below 36º F and even cold days do not linger long enough for you to experience the risk of sinus inflammation. There are warmer and sunny days for you to enjoy long walks on the beaches, breathing in the ocean air.

6. Orlando, FL

The drier season in Orlando, that ranks 6th on our list of best places to live in the USA for sinus headaches, lasts for eight months, which means there are far less days when you will have to deal with humidity and the troubles it causes for your sinuses. As indicated on Weather Spark, the winters are short and cool with the average low temperature of 52º F. It does not have beaches like Baltimore or Sarasota, but it will take you only 1.5 hour ride to get to one.

5. Bakersfield, CA

We are continuing our list of best places to live in the USA for sinus headaches with Bakersfield that has low humidity throughout the year, which reaches its highest point in July and August, but even then it does not create muggy and oppressive air to breathe in. One of the explanations for such low humidity throughout the year is probably the fact that drier season in Bakersfield lasts almost 7.5 months. Even during the rainy season, the chance of precipitation is low, reaching its peak in February with 21%. All this makes Bakersfield one of the best places to live in the USA for sinus headaches.

4. Sacramento, CA

In 2016, Medium ranked Sacramento as having the best climate in the world. Sacramento’s winters are short and cold, the temperature rarely falls below 31ºF. The drier season lasts almost seven months, allowing for low humidity variations throughout the year. This alongside with the pleasant summers makes it an ideal place to live in if you are having sinus problems. Moreover, it will take you only an hour ride to get to the closest beach.

3. Oxnard, CA

Oxnard has a pleasant mild climate and temperatures that rarely hit extremes. Its humidity does not vary significantly throughout the year. It has a higher level of humidity during the summer period than Sacramento and Bakersfield; however, it does not reach a point where it creates discomfort. It has plenty of beaches and sunny days throughout the year for you to enjoy without having to think about your sinuses.

2. San Francisco, CA

While many studies confirmed that San Francisco is one of the most expensive cities in the US, it does not make its weather any less comfortable for sinus sufferers. The cool season which lasts only for two months, the low average temperature of 45º F, low humidity variation throughout the year and drier season lasting seven months are conditions that make it very unlikely for one to suffer from sinus inflammation. Furthermore, you can choose which beach you want to enjoy when the sinus pain kicks in. Now, let’s see the number one on our list of best places to live in the USA for sinus headaches.

1. San Jose, CA

The ocean influence prevents temperature extremes making the climate of San Jose pleasant for everyone, not just sinus sufferers. As Weather Spark indicates, winters in San Jose are short, cold and wet, with the average low temperature of 42ºF. The warm season lasts for almost 4.5 months, during which the temperature does not exceed 82ºF. There are no significant variations in humidity throughout the year, making for a pleasant atmosphere. San Jose ranked 1^st in the report  published by the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America for 2016 as the best city to live in for allergy sufferers. A place that makes it unlikely for you to suffer allergy and sinus inflammation earning a top spot on our list of the best places to live in the USA for sinus headaches.