The Surprising Connection Between a Stuffy Nose and Anxiety

The Surprising Connection Between a Stuffy Nose and Anxiety

Do you belong to the millions of people struggling with a stuffy nose? Whether the cause is allergies, sinus inflammation, or a deviated nasal septum – this condition can not only make breathing difficult but also affect mental health. The latest research reveals a significant connection between nasal congestion and anxiety.

How a stuffy nose affects daily life and mental health

When the nasal passages are blocked, even such a simple activity as breathing becomes difficult. A stuffy nose can cause headaches, fatigue, and insomnia. Many people do not realize how much this affects their mental well-being. Studies from the International Forum of Allergy & Rhinology show that people suffering from chronic nasal obstruction experience anxiety and depression more often.

Understanding the connection between a stuffy nose and anxiety

What explains this connection? Breathing difficulties can trigger a “fight or flight” response, increasing stress and anxiety levels. Constant discomfort and poorer sleep quality further intensify these symptoms. Sleep deprivation in particular has a negative impact on mood, making it harder to cope with everyday stress.

Relief is within reach

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Sources:
Hong SC, et al. Improvement in anxiety and depression after endoscopic sinus surgery in patients with chronic rhinosinusitis. Int Forum Allergy Rhinol. 2017 May;7(5):494–498.
Terzioğlu G, et al. Improvement of anxiety and depression scores following septoplasty and turbinate surgery in patients with chronic nasal obstruction. Braz J Otorhinolaryngol. 2020 Jan–Feb;86(1):36–43.
Sari M, et al. Effect of functional endoscopic sinus surgery on anxiety and depression in patients with chronic rhinosinusitis: A prospective study. Laryngoscope. 2017 Dec;127(12):2727–2731.