Rare And Unlikely Causes Of Chronic Sinus Issues

5. Immune System Imbalance

Toxic biofilm, viruses, bacteria, and toxins can cause the immune system to become imbalanced, which in turn, can cause inflammation to occur in the body. There are a variety of ways to soothe and balance inflammation. Some of the most common are lowering the consumption of sugar, increase sleep cycles, stay active, practice meditation, increase B vitamins and stop the use of alcohol and drugs. However, it is important to remember balancing the immune system and soothing inflammation in the body is a constant effort and takes time. It is possible that by following all of these steps and staying motivated, chronic sinus infections can become a thing of the past.

6. Fungi

Another rare cause of chronic sinus problems is the colonization of a type of pathogen that is referred to as fungi. Fungal causes of sinus problems are most common in individuals who have a compromised immune system from conditions like lymphoma, leukemia, diabetes, immunodeficiencies, and the overuse of antibiotics. Saprophytic fungus develops when this type of fungi lives off of the mucus inside of the nose and causes obstruction of the sinuses. Fungus ball develops in an individual when fungus becomes lodged in the sinuses and forms particulate clumps that may contain bacteria and grow large enough to occlude the sinuses. Allergic fungal sinusitis develops when an individual experiences an abnormal allergic reaction to some type of fungus that comes in contact with the nasal mucus membranes and produces inflammation that clogs the sinus cavities. Invasive fungal sinusitis is a severe infection of the sinuses with the potential to destroy nasal and sinus tissue that develops in those who have a poorly functioning immune system.