I was just wondering, has anyone heard of any link or statistical
correlation between IOP and upper respiratory problems (colds,
sinusitis, etc.)?

I caught a mild but persistent cold just before Christmas, and am
still doing battle with my sinuses every morning.  The cold probably
gave way to sinusitis or allergies.  My IOP has also gone up this
year.  It's not the first time I've seen higher IOP when I had a cold,
and I'm wondering if there's an indirect link.

I've begun reading a book on inflammation, wrritten by a doctor.  The
main idea is that inflammation in one part of the body can set off a
chain reaction that can cause a whole range of problems in other parts
of the body.  An example would be the link between gum disease and
heart disease.

Laura