Two Sibling Diseases: Reflux and Sinusitis

Yes! Did you know that these two diseases are siblings and triggers for each other? That reflux can worsen sinusitis, that sinusitis can increase reflux, and, most importantly, that the root of both lies in an improper diet?

We spoke with the specialists in Ear, Nose and Throat Diseases and Head and Neck Surgery at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental about the relationship between sinusitis and reflux.

Studies in recent years have shown much more clearly the relationships between the organ systems of the human body. Specialists emphasizing how important regular and balanced nutrition is for the sinuses explain: "In people who skip meals, eat fast food, make heavy, fatty foods their dinner, drink large amounts of alcohol, eat nuts, fruit, strong tea and coffee, dairy products and sweets as snacks before bed at night, stomach contents and acidic stomach fluids escape into the upper respiratory tract, and as a result the nose and sinuses are adversely affected. Due to the irritating effect of the acid, the nasal turbinates and sinus passages swell, and the sinuses cannot drain the natural fluids they produce. Following this chain reaction

We spoke with the specialists in Ear, Nose and Throat Diseases and Head and Neck Surgery at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental about the relationship between sinusitis and reflux. Studies in recent years have shown much more clearly the relationships between the organ systems of the human body. Specialists emphasizing how important regular and balanced nutrition is for the sinuses explain: "In people who skip meals, eat fast food, make heavy, fatty foods their dinner, drink large amounts of alcohol, eat nuts, fruit, strong tea and coffee, dairy products and sweets as snacks before bed at night, stomach contents and acidic stomach fluids escape into the upper respiratory tract, and as a result the nose and sinuses are adversely affected. Due to the irritating effect of the acid, the nasal turbinates and sinus passages swell, and the sinuses cannot drain the natural fluids they produce. After this chain reaction, the development of sinusitis becomes inevitable. When this recurs, the disease becomes chronic," they explain.

If you want to protect yourself from sinusitis and reflux:

Eat regular and balanced meals.

Avoid animal-based foods that are hard to digest and fast food at dinner.

Drink at least 10 glasses of water (2 liters) throughout the day,

Avoid excessive tea and coffee consumption.

Do not overeat at meals. Stop eating when you are close to feeling full.

Do not eat 2 hours before sleep.

the development of sinusitis becomes inevitable. When this recurs, the disease becomes chronic," they explain.