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− | Several types of source can cause [[rhinosinusitis]] | + | Several types of source can cause [[rhinosinusitis]]. The problems can last only a short time, termed ''acute rhinosinusitis'', or they can last for months of even years, called ''chronic rhinosinusitis''. Different causes are susceptible to different [[treatments]]. |
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==Environmental== | ==Environmental== | ||
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The environment contains extensive sources of nose and sinus irritants. Some of these can form ''biofilms'', protective meshes that prevent the pathogens from being destroyed. | The environment contains extensive sources of nose and sinus irritants. Some of these can form ''biofilms'', protective meshes that prevent the pathogens from being destroyed. | ||
− | + | * Viruses. | |
− | + | * Bacteria. | |
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− | * Viruses | ||
− | * Bacteria | ||
* Molds. | * Molds. | ||
− | * Allergens | + | * Allergens. |
** Dust. | ** Dust. | ||
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** Pollen. | ** Pollen. | ||
− | ** | + | ** Foods. Common food allergies that can induce rhinosinusitis include dairy, peanuts, tree nuts, wheat, and other grains. An elimination diet, in which the person eats a simple diet, can reveal possible allergens. |
− | + | * Substances. | |
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** Alcohol can potentially aggravate sinus issues. | ** Alcohol can potentially aggravate sinus issues. | ||
** Preservatives and other additives are believed by some people to affect sinuses. | ** Preservatives and other additives are believed by some people to affect sinuses. | ||
− | + | * Weather can cause serious sinus issues. In particular, extremely high or low humidity and extremely cold or hot weather can cause problems. Sudden changes in atmospheric pressure, such as before a storm, can also aggravate problems. | |
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* Stress. Various environmental stressors, from loud noises to busy work lives, can contribute to sinus problems. Sometimes stress relief can reduce rhinosinusitis. | * Stress. Various environmental stressors, from loud noises to busy work lives, can contribute to sinus problems. Sometimes stress relief can reduce rhinosinusitis. | ||
− | * Glasses. Wearing spectacles applies additional pressure on the sinuses that can cause problems. | + | * Glasses. Wearing spectacles applies additional pressure on the sinuses that can cause problems. |
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==Biological== | ==Biological== | ||
− | + | People are born with a set of genetic coding that can predispose the person towards rhinosinusitis. Additional biological developments throughout the course of life can cause sinus issues. | |
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− | People are born with a set of genetic coding that can predispose | ||
Humans evolved such that an upright posture and a large forebrain apply unusual pressures on the sinuses. [https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3266099/] This development may have happened too fast for the sinuses to rebalance appropriately, explaining the large number and severity of sinus issues. | Humans evolved such that an upright posture and a large forebrain apply unusual pressures on the sinuses. [https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3266099/] This development may have happened too fast for the sinuses to rebalance appropriately, explaining the large number and severity of sinus issues. | ||
− | + | * Anatomical variations are abundant. Just as each person has a different fingerprint or face, each person has different sinuses. | |
− | + | ** Small or otherwise malformed sinuses or nose. | |
− | + | ** Some people argue that autistic personality types are associated with a particular frontal sinus problem. [https://www.scribd.com/document/307213853/Autistic-facial-phenotypes-as-a-possible-cause-of-Frontal-Sinus-Inflammation] | |
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− | Anatomical variations are abundant. Just as each person has a different fingerprint or face, each person has different sinuses. | ||
− | * Small or otherwise malformed sinuses or nose | ||
− | * Some people argue that autistic personality types are associated with a particular frontal sinus problem. [https://www.scribd.com/document/307213853/Autistic-facial-phenotypes-as-a-possible-cause-of-Frontal-Sinus-Inflammation] | ||
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* Weak immune system. | * Weak immune system. | ||
* Polyps. | * Polyps. | ||
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* Deviated septum. | * Deviated septum. | ||
* Thyroid problems could cause imbalances in signaling in the body. | * Thyroid problems could cause imbalances in signaling in the body. | ||
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[[Category:Causes]] | [[Category:Causes]] |