Hoarseness

If enough mucus inflames the voice box, this area of the throat will swell, causing hoarseness and, in extreme cases, laryngitis. Worse, when the voice box becomes inflamed, polyps of the vocal cords can form. If you suffer from GERD and/or LPRD, the vocal cords can become irritated by acids from the stomach, which can itself cause hoarseness. GERD and LPRD can also cause swelling of the vocal cords and to the area behind the vocal cords, called the postglottic space. When your sinuses and GERD/LPRD are acting up, your vocal cords are getting hit from above (by the inflammatory postnasal drip) and from below (by the inflammatory acids coming up from the stomach).

Sinus Tips:

The Next Step to Healing

Now that you recognize and understand your symptoms, you should realize that you are not alone. Many people suffer from CAID, most of whom never seek proper medical treatment. Othe

SINUS SYMPTOMS AND CHILDREN

I believe that children develop CAID symptoms just the same as adults, but they often go undetected by pediatricians, who are not adequately trained in this condition. Most parents

GERD and Other Digestive Conditions

The symptoms of GERD include heartburn, indigestion, reflux, and belching. If you experience these symptoms along with any of the sinusinfection symptoms just described, it is impo

Meningitis, Encephalitis, and Brain Abscess

Meningitis, encephalitis, and brain abscess are rare complications of sinus infection. However, they can be life threatening and need to be treated immediately. Each of these infec

Depression

Sinus problems can prevent you from sleeping well, which can lead to fatigue. Combined with an overall feeling of sickness, fatigue can actually lead to depression. Many major cond

Stress

Stress can certainly result from dealing with many of the symptoms caused by sinus disease, allergies, and asthma. For example, constant throat clearing is stressful for both suffe