CHRONIC SINUS INFECTIONS AND ALLERGIES

Sinusitis, otherwise known as a sinus infection, can be acute or chronic. Acute cases often follow a cold and are accompanied by a fever, but they don’t last as long. Flair ups of chronic sinusitis often follow seasonal allergies or other allergic reactions that lead to upper respiratory symptoms like sneezing and a stuffy nose. The inflammation and swelling that accompany allergic reactions can prevent the sinuses from properly draining and they become blocked, providing a place that harbors bacteria, viruses, and fungi. Chronic sinusitis symptoms can be very similar to the common cold. People with asthma and allergies are at higher risk for chronic sinus infections, as are people who are regularly exposed to air pollutants and cigarette smoke.

P.S. People who overuse allergy medications and other nasal decongestants are at higher risk for developing chronic sinus infections.

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