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Scottsdale doctor: ‘Anything that causes inflammation in the body can disrupt other chronic medical issues’
One relatively surprising possible symptom of chronic sinusitis is an increased risk of erectile dysfunction. According to Dr. Brian Lee of Scottsdale Sinus and Allergy Center, sinusitis can affect a patient’s body in many ways.
Scottsdale doctor: ‘Some sinus patients are absolutely miserable’
As the seasons change and seasonal depression becomes more prevalent, it's important to recognize that one potential side effect of sinusitis is depression. According to Dr. Brian Lee of Scottsdale Sinus and Allergy Center, many sinus patients do not feel great about life.
Scottsdale doctor: ‘Any of those things can cause inflammation around the eustachian tube’
Eustachian tube dysfunction is a condition that affects the inner ear, causing hearing issues, ear pressure, and other related symptoms. According to Dr. Brian Lee of the Scottsdale Sinus and Allergy Center, the eustachian tube is an important part of your sinus anatomy.
Scottsdale doctor: ‘Most people that don't have issues with their nose or sinuses have no idea how detrimental it is’
Statistically, women may be more susceptible to sinus issues and sinusitis compared to men. According to Dr. Brian Lee of Scottsdale Sinus and Allergy Center, sinusitis can affect someone’s life in many ways.
Scottsdale doctor: ‘The vast majority of patients have some component of allergies contributing to their sinonasal issues’
As summer starts to cool off and turn into fall, it is important to keep in mind the allergies that come with the fall season. According to Dr. Brian Lee of Scottsdale Sinus and Allergy Center, allergy testing can help many patients dealing with allergies.
Scottsdale doctor: Balloon sinuplasty ‘allows us to intervene earlier in the disease process’
Balloon sinuplasty is a safe, minimally invasive procedure commonly offered by surgeons to treat chronic sinusitis. According to Dr. Brian Lee of Scottsdale Sinus and Allergy Center, balloon sinuplasty is a straightforward and manageable procedure for patients.
Scottsdale doctor: ‘Facial pain is very common in chronic sinusitis’
Inflammation is the natural response of the body to an infection and will happen invariably when someone is dealing with sinusitis. According to Dr. Brian Lee of the Scottsdale Sinus and Allergy Center, sinus inflammation and facial pain often occur together.
Scottsdale doctor: ‘There are a lot of easy simple things we can do to really improve their quality of life’
No matter the severity of the condition or what symptoms present themselves, for a patient dealing with chronic sinusitis, their quality of life will be affected in some way. According to Dr. Brian Lee of Scottsdale Sinus and Allergy Center, even when it doesn’t seem like it, there are solutions available to those suffering from chronic sinusitis.
Scottsdale doctor: ‘You never want to wait until your sinuses are an absolute mess’
The loss of taste and smell are two of the most noticeable symptoms that can come from chronic sinusitis. According to Dr. Brian Lee of Scottsdale Sinus and Allergy Center, treating chronic sinusitis will improve overall quality of life.