People with diabetes, people with an organ transplant ... Research shows that many CIRS infections progress to GIFS, a rare fungal sinus infection that causes a severe immune response.

but it can be life life-threatening in diabetic or severely immunocompromised individuals. The fungal spores when inhaled affects the sinus and lungs of the individual leading to infection.

Even common conditions like diabetes raise the risk of severe fungal disease. An estimated 6.5 million people develop invasive fungal infections ... goes up through the sinus cavity, and there ...

The feet of a person with diabetes can have poor circulation and reduced sensation, both of which can result in unnoticed or worsening bacterial and fungal infections. These infections can become ...

All five of the patients with fungal sinusitis were cured by surgical intervention, primarily endoscopic sinus surgery, without under-going anti-mycotic therapy. Four of the five patients were ...

Take all antibiotics as your healthcare provider prescribes—even if your sinus pressure goes away. Tell your healthcare provider if you develop diarrhea, skin rashes, or vaginal yeast infection ...