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Can a sinus infection cause elevated blood pressure?
It is possible for pain (such as from a migraine) or infection to be connected to high blood pressure. I recommend discussing with your physician to determine an appropriate treatment plan. I can’t think of any sinus issues that would cause the high blood pressure if they’re not related to pain.
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What can I take for sinusitis with high blood pressure?
Phenylephrine. For those with high blood pressure, phenylephrine is an alternative to pseudoephedrine. They are in the same drug class known as nasal decongestants, which help relieve sinus congestion and pressure.
Can allergies make your blood pressure go up?
Although allergies don’t usually directly increase blood pressure, they can indirectly contribute to high blood pressure. When you choose to use decongestants, such as pseudoephedrine (Sudafed, Actifed, others)and phenylephrine (Sudafed PE), you can worsen the existing high blood pressure.
Can a sinus infection cause high heart rate?
The sinus node can increase your heart rate during times of high demand, such as during exercise. If you have sick sinus syndrome, your heart rate may be too slow or too fast to meet the needs of your body. About 1 in 600 people with heart problems have sick sinus syndrome.
Why do I have sinus pressure?
When nasal passages and their tissues become irritated, mucus can build up instead of draining normally. This build-up causes swelling and often causes pain and pressure in your sinuses. Swollen and inflamed tissues can also cause pressure on nerve endings around your sinuses.
What sinus medication does not raise blood pressure?
Pseudoephedrine is found in Sudafed, as well as many combination products. Phenylephrine is the only other oral nasal decongestant known to be safe and effective for nonprescription use.