Reuters (3/6, Rapaport) reports researchers found that “people who suffer from a common chronic sinus disorder may be more likely than those who don’t to develop depression and anxiety.” The findings were published in JAMA Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery. In an accompany commentary, Dr. Edward McCoul, the director of rhinology and sinus surgery at the Ochsner Clinic in New Orleans, wrote that rhinosinusitis may release neurotransmitters that contribute to psychiatric issues.
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— “Sinus problems tied to higher risk of depression, anxiety, “Lisa Rapaport, Reuters, March 06, 2019