What are some of the factors that are important in causing the rise in sinusitis?
A number of factors are felt to be important in the increasing incidence in sinusitis. Irritated air pollutants and inhaled allergens are bad for the sinuses and are increasing. Global warming and the related increases in air pollution have also affected the sinuses. Cigarette smoke is also detrimental to the sinuses – not only for the smokers, but also due to second-hand smoke.