What increases my risk for sinusitis?
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Your risk for sinusitis is increased when you get a common cold. If your sinuses are blocked for too long, a moist environment is created inside your nasal passages, making it easy for an infection to develop. Allergies can increase your risk for sinusitis, as well as upper respiratory bacterial infections and fungal infections that develop from a weak immune system or sinus cavity defects. There are also other health conditions that can increase your risk for sinusitis, including a deviated nasal septum, nasal polyps or tumors, a tooth infection, and infected or enlarged adenoids in children. If you have a sickness such as an immune system disorder, cystic fibrosis, or gastroesophageal reflux (GERD), your risk is further increased because complications with these disorders can cause the sinuses to be blocked.
Your risk for sinusitis is increased when you get a common cold. If your sinuses are blocked for too long, a moist environment is created inside your nasal passages, making it easy for an infection to develop. Allergies can increase your risk for... More -
Healthwise answered:Your risk of sinusitis increases if you have recently had a cold, another viral or bacterial infection or an upper respiratory tract infection. Also, chronic nasal allergies (allergic rhinitis) can lead to sinusitis.
Sometimes a deviated septum, broken nose or growths such as nasal polyps can make you more susceptible to sinus infections. Problems with nasal structure can prevent the proper flow of mucus from the sinuses into the nose.
Other factors that increase your risk for getting sinus infections include smoking, air pollution, overuse of decongestant sprays, cold weather, rapid air pressure changes (such as from flying or scuba diving), and swimming in contaminated water. Also, using continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) to treat sleep apnea may increase the risk of sinusitis.
Your risk of sinusitis increases if you have recently had a cold, another viral or bacterial infection or an upper respiratory tract infection. Also, chronic nasal allergies (allergic rhinitis) can lead to sinusitis. Sometimes a deviated septum,... More
