Chronic sinusitis is the swelling and inflammation of the air-filled spaces (sinuses) behind the forehead, cheeks, and eyes, which continues for a long time or keeps coming back. The sinuses are openings in the bones around the nose. Four pairs of sinuses connect to small openings in the nose area. Normally, air passes in and out of the sinuses, and mucus and fluid drain from the sinuses into the nose.

Sinusitis is usually due to allergies or infection. When sinusitis keeps coming back or continues for a long period of time, it is considered chronic. Causes of chronic sinusitis include: Blockage in the nose from allergies, nasal polyps, nasal tumors, or a deviated nasal septum, dental infections such as tooth abscess, allergy to the aspergillus species or fungus, and food sensitivities.

Kim:

“I have suffered from a long list of symptoms for many years. Sinus infections was one of the worst ones. I had started seeing Dr – on advice from my cousin who had worked with him and seen miraculous results. He was amazed to find out that I had this long list of symptoms for years. He explained that to have so many health problems at such a young age was not normal. He felt strongly that I had food allergies and suggested that I take a blood test to find out what my allergies were. After checking with my health insurance to make sure that it would be covered, I agreed to take the test. The test came back showing that I had 39 food allergies.

For six weeks I did not eat any foods that were on the list. Within 5 days my headaches and fatigue disappeared. At the end of the fifth week my ears had stopped itching and I could finally breathe without Vick vapor rub.

I have come to realize that food allergies were the source of my troubles over the past 18 years. I have missed several days of work, school and daily living because my body was physically ill. I lived with a headache Every day for the past 10 years. Some days were unbearable and other days it was just a slight headache.

I am blessed that I went to see this doctor when I did. My symptoms aren’t better – they are GONE. I am a happy and healthy person. If I had known that I was allergic to these foods I could have saved myself years of not only hardship, but also damage to my body.”