Sinus Infections are caused by Fungus!

Mayo Clinic researchers have proposed that most chronic sinus infections may be caused by an immune system response to fungi.

There were additional studies at Mayo Clinic in Rochester to further investigate the role of fungi in inflammatory diseases of the respiratory tract.

Fungus allergy was first thought to be involved in less than 10 percent of cases. The new studies indicate however, that fungus is likely the cause of at least 96% of chronic sinus problems. And it is not an allergic reaction, but an immune reaction.

Chronic sinusitis, is an inflammatory response that effects an estimated 37 million people in the United States. Common symptoms are runny nose, nasal congestion, loss of smell and headaches. Frequently, the chronic inflammation leads to polyps, in the nasal passages which hinder breathing.

Although antibiotics and over-the counter decongestants are widely used to treat chronic sinusitis, they are not effective…Why? Because, antibiotics target bacteria, not fungi, and over the counter drugs have no effect on inflammation.

There are thousands of kinds of single-cell fungi (mold and yeast) found everywhere. The reproductive part of the organism called a fungal spore becomes airborne, just like pollen. This new evidence from Mayo Clinic suggest that people develop an immune system response to fungi, which can result in sinusitis.

Build your immune system! Kill the fungus!! You may breath better for it!