{"id":3009,"date":"2024-06-27T17:20:20","date_gmt":"2024-06-27T22:20:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/setent.net\/?p=3009"},"modified":"2024-06-27T17:21:31","modified_gmt":"2024-06-27T22:21:31","slug":"how-can-summer-impact-my-sinusitis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/setent.net\/how-can-summer-impact-my-sinusitis\/","title":{"rendered":"How Can Summer Impact My Sinusitis?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Sinusitis, an inflammation of the tissues in your sinuses, is one of the most common reasons for clinical visits in the United States<\/a>. Symptoms of sinusitis<\/a> often include facial pain, congestion, runny nose, pain in the upper back teeth and a low fever.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While we associate many illnesses with the winter, factors like allergies and dehydration prevalent in the summer can lead to sinusitis when you least expect it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How do Allergies Impact Sinus Health?<\/h2>\n\n\n
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Allergies are an immune system overreaction to normally benign substances (allergens)<\/a>. When you have an allergic reaction, nasal symptoms like excessive sneezing and runny or stuffy nose may inflame the tissues in your sinuses, increasing the risk of sinusitis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

During the summer, common allergens like tree, grass and ragweed pollen, mold and pet dander may reach higher levels\u2014leading to worsening allergy and sinus symptoms. If your allergy and sinus symptoms are hampering your ability to enjoy a nice summer day, consider a few of the following symptom management options:<\/p>\n\n\n\n