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Can chronic sinus drainage lead to chronic bronchitis and asthma ?

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Dr. Michael Zacharisen answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

Worsen asthma: Sinus problems, acute or chronic, can aggravate asthma in a person who already has asthma. It's less likely that the sinus discharge actually causes asthma. Chronic bronchitis is a condition caused by cigarette smoking.

Answered 12/10/2013

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