My endo told me that any sinus problem becomes aggravated with Graves. Allergies become more intense, and asthma can become more problematic. He said this was because the immune system and stamina are weakened. I found my allergies and colds to be much, much worse, and I cannot safely take many decongestants because of the high level of anithistamine in them (sped my heart up 3 times the safe rate, even with my beta blocker). I did start developing more ear infections, and as I cannot take high-strength antihistamines/decongestants, it takes longer to releieve them. People do not always know if they have an ear infection, and an untreated one can damage someone’s hearing. My step cousin also has Graves, she’s 11 years old. they knew she had if for several years, and when she was 9, she went into a thyroid storm, requiring immeidate surgery. The next time her hearing was tested, they found she had lost hearing in one ear.
