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I've found that alkaline foods are good for my symptoms. I've noticed that when I eat lots of greens and other alkaline foods my symptoms decrease significantly. One theory that I have about my symptoms is that they are IgE mediated. "IgE" stands for immunoglobulin E, it is immune response that produces antibodies to specific allergens. IgE is also responsible for inflammation which can cause ETD (eustachian tube disorder). High IgE levels are usually associated with having a overactive immune system. Patients with allergic rhinitis tend to have higher IgE levels. Ironically, it's been said that people with allergic rhinitis live longer than the rest of the general population. However, the condition also comes with diminished quality of life. Incidentally, IgE levels decrease with age, which means a lot of people outgrow their allergies over time.
http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/821205
Another theory I have for my symptoms is that they are fungus related. Chronic sinusitis is said to be linked to nasal fungus caused by biofilms which are buildup of plaques. As you were saying in your posts, sugar, yeast, and alcohol can trigger the growth of fungus. Coincidentally, those triggers exacerbate my symptoms.
http://www.mayoclinic.org/departments-ce...-sinusitis
I've found that alkaline foods are good for my symptoms. I've noticed that when I eat lots of greens and other alkaline foods my symptoms decrease significantly. One theory that I have about my symptoms is that they are IgE mediated. "IgE" stands for immunoglobulin E, it is immune response that produces antibodies to specific allergens. IgE is also responsible for inflammation which can cause ETD (eustachian tube disorder). High IgE levels are usually associated with having a overactive immune system. Patients with allergic rhinitis tend to have higher IgE levels. Ironically, it's been said that people with allergic rhinitis live longer than the rest of the general population. However, the condition also comes with diminished quality of life. Incidentally, IgE levels decrease with age, which means a lot of people outgrow their allergies over time.
http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/821205
Another theory I have for my symptoms is that they are fungus related. Chronic sinusitis is said to be linked to nasal fungus caused by biofilms which are buildup of plaques. As you were saying in your posts, sugar, yeast, and alcohol can trigger the growth of fungus. Coincidentally, those triggers exacerbate my symptoms.
http://www.mayoclinic.org/departments-ce...-sinusitis