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How GERD Can Trigger or Worsen Sinusitis: Your service connected GERD can be the cause of your Sinusitis
This video helps veterans to understand how GERD can trigger or worsen sinusitis. GERD Gastroesophageal reflux is a fairly common cause of sinusitis. It can aggravate or worsen sinusitis in different ways such as, acid reflux, inflammation of nasopharyngeal mucosa, sympathetic nervous system stimulation, sinus infection and more.