- Investigations reveal that chronic sinusitis contributes to hypertension
- 2% of men and 4% of women who suffer with chronic sinusitis will experience significant jumps in blood pressure
- Some overlooked symptoms include a dry sinus headache or sinus inflammation
“Sinusitis by definition is inflammation of the sinuses, this is important to note as inflammation of the sinuses becomes chronic it makes it more challenging for sinuses to function optimally,” said Diana Ruiloba, a physician assistant at Arizona Breathe Free Sinus & Allergy Centers.
It is widely known that breathing is impaired by sinusitis and research has revealed that chronic sinusitis can contribute to the development of hypertension, according to the European Journal of Molecular & Clinical Medicine.
Looking back at history, we can follow evidence from a study conducted by the physiology and cell biology department at Ohio State University that supports the fact that breathing affects our overall health, and it has been known that the heart rate increases during breathing in — while arterial blood pressure decreases — and vice versa as we exhale.
According to the Consequences of Chronic Rhinosinusitis on Blood Pressure study, it was concluded that 2% of men and 4% of women who experience inflammation of sinus also experience a significant increase in blood pressure, especially in patient groups over 50 years of age.
Familiar symptoms of chronic sinusitis that may restrict breathing include post-nasal drip and inflamed nostrils, according to Healthline. Symptoms may also be less obviously related to sinus conditions, like dry sinus headache or sinus migraine.
According to a study published in Breathe Journal, there could be use for slow, controlled breathing techniques that lower stress and may be associated with health and longevity. More analysis is required to make a determination, however.
Sinus inflammation specialists are an imperative resource for sinus inflammation patients who wish to enhance well-being and increase longevity.