Te-a tras curentul? Ce poate face, de fapt, aerul rece | cu Dr. Ioana Vodă

20 Oct 2026 · 10 min
10:08

In this Romanian-language interview, host Mihail Pautov asks ENT specialist Dr. Ioana Vodă about the health effects of exposure to cold drafts ("curent"). Dr. Vodă explains that cold air can trigger a range of ear, sinus, and facial nerve problems, including otitis, sinusitis, vestibular neuritis, and a rare condition called "paralizia a frigore" (facial paralysis induced by cold). She describes the anatomical pathways involved—nasal ventilation, sinus airflow, the temporomandibular joint, the Eustachian tube, and the trigeminal nerve—showing how cold can sensitize these structures and precipitate inflammation or infection. The doctor outlines how to recognize cold‑induced sinusitis (nasal blockage, pressure, fluid‑filled sinuses) and when imaging (CT) is needed, especially for odontogenic sinusitis. She also discusses common self‑care errors during a cold, such as forcefully blowing both nostrils, which can create negative pressure and push mucus into the middle ear via the Eustachian tube, leading to ear pain, barotrauma, or serous otitis. Practical advice includes proper nasal irrigation with saline, gentle single‑nostril blowing, careful ear pressure equalisation, and special attention to children whose horizontal Eustachian tubes make them more prone to ear infections. Finally, Dr. Vodă stresses red‑flag symptoms—facial weakness, severe dizziness, sudden hearing loss—that require urgent neurological evaluation.

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