{"id":3804,"date":"2024-06-27T18:33:18","date_gmt":"2024-06-27T22:33:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entfortwayne.com\/?p=3804"},"modified":"2024-06-27T18:33:19","modified_gmt":"2024-06-27T22:33:19","slug":"summer-and-sinus-infections-what-you-need-to-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entfortwayne.com\/summer-and-sinus-infections-what-you-need-to-know\/","title":{"rendered":"Summer and Sinus Infections: What You Need to Know"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Sinus infections are an inflammation of the tissue lining your sinus. Typically associated with facial pain, nasal congestion, runny nose, discomfort in the upper back teeth and a mild fever, sinus infections are one of the most common reasons for clinical visits in the U.S.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

With summer in full swing, let\u2019s take a look at how warm-weather factors like increased allergies and dehydration can affect your sinus health and what you can do about it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Allergies result from your immune system’s overreaction to harmless substances known as allergens. Common allergens may include mold spores, dust mites, pet dander and grass, tree and weed pollen. During an allergic reaction, nasal symptoms such as sneezing and congestion can inflame your sinus tissues<\/a>, increasing the likelihood of sinusitis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the spring and summer, allergens like pollen, pet dander and mold spores may spike in your area. This rise in allergens can exacerbate allergy and sinus symptoms. If you’re struggling to enjoy summer due to these symptoms, here are some strategies to manage them:<\/p>\n\n\n\n