{"id":2273,"date":"2021-04-28T13:14:45","date_gmt":"2021-04-28T17:14:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.entofga.com\/?p=2273"},"modified":"2021-04-28T13:14:48","modified_gmt":"2021-04-28T17:14:48","slug":"can-allergies-cause-sinus-pressure","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.entofga.com\/can-allergies-cause-sinus-pressure\/","title":{"rendered":"Can Allergies Cause Sinus Pressure?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

There\u2019s no better time than spring to visit the Atlantic Botanical Garden<\/a> and enjoy the beautiful flowers. But there\u2019s also no better time to experience those pesky symptoms like a stuffy nose, sneezing, itchy eyes and sinus pressure thanks to seasonal allergies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you suffer from sinus pressure and other unpleasant symptoms<\/a> during springtime, below is a guide to help you understand why and find relief.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Causes Allergies?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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While it\u2019s your immune system\u2019s job to protect your body from dangerous intruders, sometimes it can mistake something benign, like pollen, as a threat and launch an attack. During this attack, chemicals like histamine are released, and it is this substance that causes your allergy symptoms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A substance that triggers this type of response is known as an allergen. Common allergens include pollen, dust mites, mold and pet dander.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Are the Sinuses Affected by Allergies?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The sinuses are hollow cavities that are lined with a thin layer of mucus. They have the important job of trapping dust and germs as well as moistening the air you breathe. There are four main sinuses that contribute to sinus pain<\/a>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n