Sinusitis (sinus infection)
<p>Sinusitis can cause chronic fatigue, and so conceivably sinus infections may worsen ME/CFS.<a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/8515694" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" >1</a><br />
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Patients suffering chronic fatigue (but not proper ME/CFS) due to obstructive sinusitis have reported significant improvements in fatigue after undergoing sinus surgery. The improvements are likely to derive from the easing of sinus inflammation after surgery.<br />
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Further info: <br />
<a href="http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2004/10/041030212628.htm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" >Sinus surgery can improve chronic fatigue</a></p>
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Sinusitis is usually diagnosed from its symptoms (blocked nose or runny nose, and facial pain).<br />
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In his studies, Dr Joseph Brewer discovered mycotoxins in ME/CFS patients, and he hypothesizes that these mycotoxins may come from chronic mold infections in this sinuses of ME/CFS patients. See the mold toxin exposure section earlier in this document for more information.<br />
Antibiotics may help for bacterial sinusitis, otherwise corticosteroid nasal sprays can help reduce the sinus and nasal inflammation. Avoiding dairy products can improve sinusitis. Surgery to enlarge the sinus openings can be considered when all else fails.
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