Woodbridge doctor: Those with chronic sinus blockages have ‘a six times greater chance of getting a heart attack’
Untreated sinus issues can cause many different problems down the line, and it is important to remember during American Heart Month the links between chronic sinusitis and cardiovascular health. According to Dr. Stephen Bane of Capitol Breathe Free Sinus & Allergy Centers, sinusitis can lead to serious issues such as heart attack and stroke.
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Capitol Breathe Free Otolaryngologist on air quality and pollution: ‘These are common triggers for sinus inflammation and sinus infections’
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Otolaryngologist on sinus infections and allergies: ‘They're two separate diagnoses, but they both work together to cause issues'
Dr. Manish Khanna, an Otolaryngologist at Capitol Breathe Free Sinus & Allergy Centers, said that patients often mistakenly view sinus infections and allergies as unrelated conditions, whereas they frequently interact and compound symptoms.