THE NASAL MYSTERIES JOURNAL
Explore articles on nasal allergies, environmental triggers and everyday questions about allergic symptoms.
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No. Cold water, curd and rain do not directly cause sinusitis. Sinusitis is inflammation with blocked drainage of the sinuses, usually triggered by viral infections, allergies or structural narrowing in the nose.
Sinus surgery often improves symptoms significantly, but chronic inflammation can return in some people, especially those with nasal polyps or allergy. Surgery opens the drainage pathways; it does not switch off the lining's tendency to inflame.
Sinus problems that keep coming back usually have an underlying trigger, such as allergy, a deviated septum, nasal polyps, swollen turbinates, a dental infection or reduced immunity, that stops the sinuses from draining properly.
Running stamina builds mainly through consistent, gradual training, good sleep, nutrition and rest. Comfortable breathing matters too: a blocked nose or poorly controlled allergy can make easy runs feel harder than they should, and broken sleep can slow recovery.
Once called India’s “Garden City,” Bangalore is now witnessing a sharp rise in pollen allergies. In just five years, hospitals have reported a 25-fold increase in allergy cases.
If you or your loved ones suffer from allergies in Bangalore, chances are you’ve been tempted by the promise of HEPA filters — marketed as magic solutions to allergy symptoms.
Allergic rhinitis (nasal allergy) is an immune overreaction to otherwise harmless substances. These include:
Burning, watery eyes with a runny or blocked nose are most often due to allergic rhinitis or sinus inflammation, because the eyes drain into the nose and the sinuses sit beside the eyes. An ENT explains the causes and when to get checked.
Do you start sneezing the moment you arrive in Bangalore?Does your nose suddenly feel blocked, itchy, or start dripping, even though you felt perfectly fine just hours ago?
