Acute sinusitis can cause a long list of unpleasant symptoms, but it usually only lasts seven to 10 days. | nastya_gepp/Pixabay
Acute sinusitis can cause a long list of unpleasant symptoms, but it usually only lasts seven to 10 days. | nastya_gepp/Pixabay
New studies have pinpointed three possible reasons why your allergies might get worse after St. Patrick's Day.
Chronic rhinosinusitis is a complicated issue because different causes can lead to different variations of it, a release issued by the National Center for Biotechnology Information said. However, certain factors are known to impact sinusitis.
A 2021 study published by BMC Pulmonary Medicine showed an association between acid reflux and nasal problems. Of the more than 2,800 subjects, gastroesophageal reflux disease was shown to cause a significant increase in chronic rhinosinusitis, especially for people with either allergic or non-allergic rhinitis.
Alcohol consumption, particularly red or white wine, provoked an increase in nasal symptoms among survey participants with regular or permanent nasal problems, a study released on ScienceDirect's website showed. The survey indicated a marked increase in rhinosinusitis and alcohol-induced asthma as a result of drinking.
A third reason why your sinuses get worse after March 17 is seasonal allergies, the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology said in a release on its website. Seasonal allergies actually begin to manifest in February, though they get worse once spring begins, just days after St. Patrick's Day.
"Allergies cause mucosal inflammation and swelling, which also causes the lining of the nose to be more susceptible to infection and become a viral infection. Allergens will set the stage for people getting sick," said Dr Monty Trimble from Dallas Breathe Free Sinus & Allergy Centers.
All of these issues can cause sinusitis, which can lead to worse health effects.
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