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    Research found people with sinus issues were around four times more likely to have anxiety and two times more likely to have depression. Likewise, the risk of developing sinus issues was higher in people with anxiety and depression.


    Research found people with sinus issues were around four times more likely to have anxiety and two times more likely to have depression. Likewise, the risk of developing sinus issues was higher in people with anxiety and depression.

    https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamaotolaryngology/article-abstract/2823312

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    1. Wagamaga on

      Question

      What is the association between chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) and common psychiatric disorders like anxiety and depression?

      Findings

      In this 11-year, population-based cohort study of 33 732 propensity score-matched patients in the All of Us research program, the hazard ratio of developing anxiety and depression was higher for patients with CRS compared with controls. Additionally, the hazard ratio for developing CRS was higher in patients with anxiety and depression compared with controls.

      Meaning

      The study results suggest that there is a bidirectional association between CRS and common psychiatric conditions.

    3. Candid-Sky-3709 on

      any causation ideas suggested there? Or more studies needed? Does sleep apnea have similar correlations?

    4. trettles on

      A lot of this is related to jaw development. We don’t exercise our jaws enough as children because of soft foods. This leads to undeveloped jaws, nasal passages and inability to take in enough oxygen

    5. MemberOfInternet1 on

      >Along with higher odds of having anxiety (OR, 4.39; 95% CI, 3.95-4.87) and depression (OR, 2.04; 95% CI, 1.86-2.24), patients with CRS were at an increased risk of developing anxiety (HR, 2.79; 95% CI, 2.47-3.15) and depression (HR, 1.40; 95% CI, 1.27-1.55) compared with controls. Additionally, patients with anxiety (HR, 2.37; 95% CI, 2.18-2.57) and depression (HR, 1.59; 95% CI, 1.46-1.72) were at an increased risk of developing chronic rhinosinusitis compared with controls.

      Impressive results. I’m interested in what the direct contributors to anxiety and depression are in this case. Is it only poor sleep quality, or is there also something more that CRS causes, that contributes?