sinus

Though the most pressing health concern is protecting our lungs from smoke and ash, wildfires can also affect and irritate our sinuses, skin and eyes.

Many of these types of tumour would have previously been considered inoperable because of where they are situated in an area called the cavernous sinus.

"I had a lot of problems with my sinuses when I was younger, so I breathe a lot through my mouth," said Draper.

Wildfires can irritate our sinuses, skin and eyes.

Still, Buchanan Banks said, “by the time we passed Redlands, I noticed that my sinuses and throat were clearing up.”