Does this happen to you? Blocked nose after eating? Sinusitis – rhinitis and food are always connected. Cold or iced drinks slow the Cilia in your sinuses...
Other foods that you should avoid if you have problem like allergies or sinusitis are: alcohol, chocolate, dairy products, sugar and yeast. These foods promote mucus production or promote inflammation. Plenty of water drink helps to thin to the mucus so that it moves more easily. In most cases, the causes of sinusitis is allergic / non-allergic rhinitis or vasomotor rhinitis.
Vasomotor rhinitis: Vasomotor rhinitis is chronic rhinitis is coming and going from episodes of sneezing, watery nasal drainage (rhinorrhea), as well as blood vessel congestion of the nasal mucous membranes. For those affected with the condition, the symptoms can be annoying, but are not serious. Trigers: Chemical atmosphere, air pollutants, spicy foods, alcohol and strong emotions. In fact particle in the air such as pollen, dust, mold, or dander. Some patients find that food (especially spicy foods) causes that more nasal drips or congestion. Vasomotor rhinitis is not life-threatening.
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