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By Mayo Clinic staffSinusitis can affect anyone. You may be more likely to develop chronic sinusitis if you have:
- Asthma
- Nasal growths (polyps)
- Allergies to dust, mold or pollen
- A weak immune system
- A condition that affects the way mucus moves within your respiratory system, such as cystic fibrosis