Will sinusitis cause loss of appetite?

February 9, 2022

Other people experience chronic nasal congestion, which leads to mouth breathing and frequent sore throat complaints. Patients with chronic sinusitis infection may also experience exhaustion, nausea or vomiting (due to post-nasal discharge), a loss of appetite, and sleep disturbances  due to swollen sinuses.Salt Therapy for Sinus problems  at Saltworld regulates your hunger and sleep cycle.

Can sinusitis cause loss of appetite?

If you are wondering if sinus infection and loss of appetite are related, here is the answer. Sometimes sinus symptoms look like a simple cold with nose block or stuffy nose which usually gets worse at night.  While this type of sinus gets better with in a week, is there are any symptoms that lasts more than a week and keep getting worse, it can be a sign of a bacterial sinus infection. Some of the sinusitis symptoms include

  • Fever
  • Nausea
  • Loss of appetite
  • Pain the face
  • Pain in the ears nose and throat
  • Cold -related headaches
  • Bad breath
  • tiredness

Can sinusits cause lack of appetite? Yes. Due to all the sinusitis symptoms, nausea and pressure in the face near the sinuses, there can also be sleep disturbances. All these can lead to sinusitis infection causing loss of appetite. Getting a sinusitis treatment in India is very important before it gets worse.

Salt Therapy for Sinus Infection

Salt Therapy or Halotherapy is a natural, safe and effective treatment for sinus relief for both adults and kids. By breathing in the microscopic salt particles in the salt room, individuals can treat various respiratory related issues like sinusitis, bronchiectasis, cough, allergies and more.

How salt therapy benefits Sinus infections?

Sinus infections occur due to inflammation or infection in the sinuses which are located in the areas behind the cheekbones and forehead. Sinus infections can be caused by bacteria, virus or allergens present in the environment. Some individuals suffer from sinus infections frequently and are in search of a natural remedy to cure sinusitis. 

Salt therapy is considered beneficial to treat sinusitis by many individuals. During salt therapy the minute salt particles reach deep our lungs. Dry salt particles thin the mucus in the airways and accelerates the pace of mucus clearance. Here is how salt therapy can benefit peoples suffering for sinus infections.

  • Thins the mucus in the airways
  • Helps in mucus clearance
  • Reduces swelling of the mucus membrane
  • Widens the airway passages to help sinus drainage
  • Kills bacteria and reduces infection
  • Strengthens immune system