The drought conditions are increasing fire danger, but they also have an impact on health, according to experts.

The dry air makes it more difficult to breathe.  

Being more congested and having post-nasal drip are some of the symptoms that people may be experiencing because of the dry conditions.  

The dry weather also makes it much more likely that germs and allergens will be in the environment.  

Dr. Andrew Wong, with Hartford Health, said he has seen perfectly health patients in the office come in with bad sinus infections, walking pneumonia, even a few cases of E coli and sepsis.  

Learn what Wong is recommending people do to stay healthy by watching the video.