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Forbes
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Forbes
TikToker Claims Fart Near Her Face Caused 7 Years Of Sinus Infections
Should you be worried about more than just a smell when a fart goes up your nose? (Photo: Getty) You may have caught wind of what Christine Connell said about an ex and his bare-butted fart in a TikTok video that's already been viewed over 436,000 times. In the video, Connell claimed that she's had either chronic or recurrent sinusitis for about seven years ever since her significant other at the time let out a particularly foul-smelling fart rather near her face. Now, getting farted upon is probably not something that will elicit a 'I love you too,' response but was she justified in letting loose on him for causing a rather unusual persistent infection in her sinuses, you know those four paired hollow spaces within the bones of your skull and face? Well, here's the backstory, so to speak, that Connell provided across two different TikTok posts. Years ago, she and her then beau were in a hotel room that had two queen-sized beds. She was under the covers in one of the beds, recovering from an ankle operation. Meanwhile her significant other was standing naked between the beds when his bare butt then turned towards her face. And stories that begin with his bare butt then turned towards your face, don't necessarily end that well. 'That is when the fart happened,' Connell exclaimed in a TikTok video. 'I've never, ever, ever smelled anything that compares to that.' And Connell probably didn't mean it in a "Nothing Compares 2 U" way. In another TikTok video, she elaborated, 'When I say that it was the worst fart that I have ever smelled in my life, I truly mean that.' She did clarify that it the whole fart thing didn't seem intentional. It's not as if he had a particular beef with her and enacted a gaseous revenge. Instead, as she explained, 'He was just getting into bed and my face happened to be in the path of the fart that was released.' The story didn't end there. Connell described how she then spent the next seven years dealing with repeated sinus infections Apparently, these sinus infections remained rather recalcitrant to standard treatments until her doctor took a sample from her nose for testing. This sample did not grow out Streptococcus pneumoniae, Haemophilus influenzae, Moraxella catarrhalis, Streptococcus pyogenes or any of the usual bacterial suspects when it comes to causing sinusitis. No, instead, it grew out the bacteria known as Escherichia coli or E. coli for short. In one of her TikTok posts, Connell gave the poop on where you might commonly find E. coli saying, 'E. coli is from poop.' Yep, it's often in poop because E. coli is a common inhabitant of your intestines. Your sinuses are usually connected to your nasal passages to help warm and humidify air and produce mucus for you, but they shouldn't be connected to your butt. This led Connell to question, 'How does that [meaning E. coli] get in your sinuses unless you have a boyfriend who farts disgustingly and you are forced to inhale it because you are immobile after ankle surgery?' Connell felt that her surgery left her especially susceptible to getting infected by E. Coli. 'I had just had ankle surgery that I was recovering from, so I imagine that my immune system was focused on healing that,' she added. 'I think that maybe in another circumstance, like if I had been healthy, it wouldn't have happened.' Sinusitis is where one or more of the sinuses in your face pictured here get inflamed. ... More (Illustration: Getty) This clearly seems to be a 'Fart and the Furious' situation. Having sinusitis is certainly not fun. You can find a bunch of sinusitis symptoms and issues on the Mayo Clinic website. One common symptom is your nose producing thick, discolored mucus that can run both directions from your nose, forward resulting in a runny nose and backward resulting in postnasal drip. Your nose can also get blocked, makes it difficult to breathe. Sinusitis, which means inflammation of the sinuses, can result in pain, tenderness or even swelling in or around different parts of your face and head such as your eyes, ears, cheeks, forehead, mouth, teeth, throat and head in general as well. All of this can impair your senses like smell and taste too. Then there's the potential bad breath and fatigue. Sinusitis is considered acute when symptoms last less than four weeks. Viruses are the most common cause of acute sinusitis. Sinusitis creeps into the subacute category when symptoms last a bit longer from four and 12 weeks. Once symptoms persist beyond 12 weeks, the sinusitis falls into the chronic ranks with bacteria being the most common culprit although other pathogens like viruses and fungi can still cause chronic sinusitis as well. Allergies can cause different durations of sinusitis too. The other category of sinusitis is recurrent acute sinusitis when symptoms return at least four times in a given year but in each case last no longer than two weeks. You may be able to manage acute sinusitis symptoms yourself with over-the counter medications like decongestants and drinking plenty of fluids. You should see you doctor if you have such symptoms for longer than 10 days or repeated bouts of sinusitis. That's because you may need prescription strength decongestants, a nasal steroid spray or even antibiotics. The doctor can also check to see if you have some kind anatomical issue like a deviated setpum or nasal polyps predisposing you for sinus infections. In rare cases, the infection causing chronic sinusitis can spread to other parts of your body and wreak havoc. For example, spread to the eye sockets can lead to vision issues and even blindness. Spread to the meninges, the membranes that wrap around your brain like Saran wrap around a knish, can result in their inflammation, which is called meningitis and can be life-threatening. Spread to the bones can cause osteomyelitis and to the skin can result in cellulitis. The Cleveland Clinic website lists various risk factors for sinusitis such as nasal allergies, asthma, nasal polyps, a deviated septum, smoking and a weakened immune system. But it does not include getting farted upon. Some of the bacteria and viruses that can cause sinusitis can travel through the air. So when someone actively infected with one of these pathogens coughs, sneezes or in some cases just breathes near you, you can end up catching the pathogen. If the pathogen then settles in one of your sinuses, presto, bingo you can have sinusitis. Other pathogens require more direct contact to be transmitted. This can be via direct skin-to-skin contact or other body-part-to-body-part contact or contact with contaminated body fluids, objects or other substances. E. coli falls more into this latter category. While Red Bull may give you wings, this isn't usually the case with E. coli. These bacteria don't have the means to fly through the air themselves. So it would be unusual for E. coli to be transmitted without some kind of direct contact with something contaminated with the bacteria. Could a particularly juicy fart, though, spray E. coli and other poop microbes like a confetti cannon? Well, in 2020 when writing in Forbes about whether you should be worried about getting COVID-19 via farts, I did reference a study published in a 2001 issue of BMJ. This study had a subject fart towards a Petri dish first while wearing pants and then do the same without pants. When the subject was wearing pants and cut the cheese, nothing grew in the dish. However when the subject went sans pants and played the bottom trumpet, the fart resulted in clumps of bacteria growing in the Petri dish. This suggested that a fart could indeed propel such microbes into the air. There were a number of ifs, ands and buts to this bare butted study though. For one, it didn't measure how far such microbes could travel. For another, just because you get hit by some microbes doesn't mean that there are enough of those microbes to cause an infection. There's also a lack of documented cases of E. coli infections resulting from fart transmissions. Of course, one caveat is that farts are not exactly the hottest topic of scientific study these days. More research would be needed to know what farts and any accompanying doo doo can do. So it's not completely clear whether the TikToker's fart claims were completely full of hot air. Basically, the jury is still out on whether the toot was the root of the TikToker's sinus infection. Since it didn't happen under experimental conditions, you can't tell whether the ex could have transmitted the E. coli. more directly through other means. For example, maybe the ex didn't wash his hands between touching his butt and her. You can use your imagination as to how else direct contact could have occurred. Also, who knows what other direct exposure the TikToker could have had that didn't involve her ex. She for example could have touched something with E. coli on it and then not washed her hands thoroughly enough before touching her nose. So, all of this doesn't mean that you should have an excessive fear of farts. Naturally, you may not want to say, 'Please fart directly into my face.' And there are multiple other reasons why you might want others around you to wear underwear and pants. But even if someone lets loose somewhat near you while bare bummed, doesn't necessarily mean that you should be worried about catching something besides a whiff.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Health
- Time of India
Woman's TikTok video gives the reason why she broke up with her boyfriend
A woman from the United States has suffered from a persistent sinus infection for seven years, which she believes began after an unusual incident involving her ex-boyfriend. Christine Connell , who shared her story on TikTok , said the infection started after a strange incident in 2016. She was recovering from ankle surgery in a hotel room with her then-boyfriend. According to her, he stood naked between their two beds and released a loud fart near her face. She was lying down and accidentally inhaled it. Shortly after, Connell began experiencing serious sinus problems. She had trouble breathing through her nose, constant headaches, and facial pain. What seemed like a minor issue turned into a long-term health battle. Play Video Pause Skip Backward Skip Forward Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration 0:00 Loaded : 0% 0:00 Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 1x Playback Rate Chapters Chapters Descriptions descriptions off , selected Captions captions settings , opens captions settings dialog captions off , selected Audio Track default , selected Picture-in-Picture Fullscreen This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Opaque Semi-Transparent Text Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Caption Area Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Drop shadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch vàng CFDs với mức chênh lệch giá thấp nhất IC Markets Đăng ký Undo Doctors found E. coli After visiting multiple doctors over the years, Connell was shocked to learn she had E. coli bacteria in her sinuses. E. coli is a type of bacteria usually found in the intestines and is mainly known for causing food poisoning or urinary tract infections. It is extremely rare for E. coli to be found in the sinuses. Doctors believe the bacteria entered her body during that incident, possibly because her immune system was weak due to surgery. Her body couldn't fight the infection properly, and it became chronic. Live Events Connell has tried several antibiotics and nasal sprays, but nothing has worked permanently. Some medications gave her temporary relief, but the infection always came back. Facing surgery Now, Connell says her doctors are considering surgery as the only solution. They may have to physically remove the infected tissue from her sinuses to help her finally recover. Her TikTok video about the situation has gone viral, with many users expressing disbelief, concern, and even humor. While the story may sound funny at first, Connell says it's been anything but. 'It's painful and exhausting,' she explained. Unusual but serious Though extremely rare, bacteria can spread unexpectedly; this case is a good example. It also shows how long-term infections can develop from small incidents, especially when the body is weakened. Connell hopes that by sharing her story, others will understand how strange situations can sometimes lead to serious health problems and why it's important to seek medical help when something doesn't feel right. FAQs What is the main cause of E. coli infection? The leading cause of E. coli infection is eating contaminated food, especially undercooked ground beef, unpasteurized milk or juice, and raw fruits or vegetables. It can also spread through contaminated water, personal contact, or poor hygiene. Why is E. coli harmful to humans? E. coli is harmful because some strains produce toxins that damage the lining of the intestines, leading to severe diarrhea, stomach cramps, and sometimes life-threatening complications like kidney failure, especially in vulnerable groups such as young children and the elderly. What are the 4 symptoms of E. coli? Four common symptoms of E. coli infection are severe stomach cramps, watery or bloody diarrhea, vomiting, and mild fever. Symptoms usually appear within 1 to 10 days after exposure and can last up to 10 days.
News18
3 days ago
- Health
- News18
Woman Claims Ex-Boyfriend's Fart Gave Her A 7-Year Sinus Infection
Last Updated: A woman went viral after claiming her ex-boyfriend gave her a 7-year sinus infection caused by E. coli. While many people remember ex-partners through fond memories, photos, or thoughtful gestures, one American woman has gone viral for a far more unusual and unfortunate reason. Christine Connell claims her former boyfriend left her with a sinus infection that has lasted for seven years. Connell recently shared her bizarre health ordeal on TikTok, where the video has now garnered over 4 lakh views. For years, she battled a persistent sinus infection that left doctors puzzled, until a recent nasal culture test revealed the unexpected culprit: Escherichia coli (E. coli), a bacteria usually linked to faecal contamination. 'E. coli is from poop," Connell explained in the video. What shocked viewers wasn't just the diagnosis but also how she claims the bacteria entered her system. Connell alleges the infection originated from exposure to her ex-boyfriend's fart. She recalled recovering from ankle surgery in a hotel room they shared, lying immobile under the covers on one of two queen beds. Her then-boyfriend, standing unclothed between the beds, passed gas directly in her direction. 'I've never, ever, ever smelled anything that compares to that," she said. Suffering from a 7 year sinus infection after her ex-boyfriend farted in her face while recovering from surgery, Christine Connell said doctors found E. coli in her sinuses.'He and I stayed in a hotel one night after I had surgery, and he farted terribly, like I couldn't… — PoopMates (@PoopMatesApp) May 29, 2025 According to the CDC, E. coli bacteria are commonly found in the intestines of humans and animals. While most strains are harmless, some can cause serious illnesses such as diarrhoea, urinary tract infections, pneumonia, and, in rare cases like Connell's, a sinus infection. The bacteria typically enter the body through the mouth via contaminated food, water or contact with unclean surfaces. 'I don't think it is common," Connell admitted. 'It can happen, it has happened before, but it's definitely rare." She suspects her vulnerability to the infection was linked to her body's focus on recovering from surgery. 'I had just had ankle surgery that I was recovering from, so I imagine that my immune system was focused on healing that," she explained. 'I think that maybe in another circumstance, like if I had been healthy, it wouldn't have happened." Sinusitis, commonly known as a sinus infection, occurs when the sinuses become inflamed and filled with fluid. It is a widespread condition in the US, typically treated with antibiotics and nasal sprays. However, Connell's persistent case proved resistant to standard treatments, baffling doctors for years. In a follow-up video, she shared that surgery was the next step. 'They're going to use general anaesthesia to go up there and physically scrape off where the bacteria have been and really wash it and get all of the infected tissue out of there," she said. Connell's story has taken the internet by storm, eliciting a mix of shock, sympathy, and disbelief. Though extremely rare, her case serves as a bizarre reminder of how unpredictable health complications can be.
Toronto Sun
4 days ago
- Health
- Toronto Sun
'BEST BREAKUP REVENGE': Woman living with seven-year infection from ex-boyfriend's foul fart
Christine Connell, who claims ex-boyfriends fart from seven years ago gave her resulting in a persistent sinus infection. Photo by Christine Connell / Instagram A woman revealed how she has suffered from a chronic sinus infection for years after her ex-boyfriend farted at her. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. 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Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account Christine Connell said in a recent TikTok video that has amassed more than 441,000 views that doctors have long been baffled by the cause of the persistent infection, and tests up to now have turned up nothing. But culture samples taken from her nose determined she had E. coli — and it's all thanks to her gassy ex. She joked that her ex, who she dated about seven years ago, got 'the best possible breakup revenge that anyone could ever get.' The travel content creator went on to say that 'he farted terribly' while they were staying in a hotel after she had surgery, and it was so funky she 'couldn't breathe.' But after swabs were recently taken from her sinuses, E. coli was found. 'You usually don't get in your sinuses because E. coli is from poop,' Connell continued. 'So, how does that get in your sinuses — unless you have a boyfriend who farts disgustingly and you are forced to inhale it because you are immobile after ankle surgery.' Your noon-hour look at what's happening in Toronto and beyond. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Please try again This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Connell detailed in another video that she was already in bed when her naked ex, who was standing beside the bed, turned his butt toward her and let it rip. 'That is when the fart happened. I've never, ever, ever smelled anything that compares to that,' she said, clarifying that he didn't gas her on purpose — he just happened to fart in her direction on his way to bed and it got her. E. coli are bacteria found in the intestines of some animals, and can be found in their feces, according to Health Canada. Most strains of E. coli are harmless and even beneficial, helping with digestion, but some strains can cause illness, including diarrhea, nausea, vomiting and headaches. RECOMMENDED VIDEO Nowhere does it mention sinuses so Connell appears to be a special case, admitting in one video that 'it's definitely rare.' This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Connell theorized that because she was recovering from ankle surgery, her immune system was 'focused on healing that,' and if she was otherwise healthy, it might not have happened. In updates to fascinated commenters' questions, Connell said she was also tested to see if she is immunocompromised (which she is not) and if there were any other symptoms (she does not). But in another video, Connell recounted how she was travelling with a friend who, as a joke, 'farted in my face.' Read More Soon after, she developed pink eye, something she hadn't had since she was a kid. 'I can't think of how I would have gotten it besides my friend farting in my face,' Connell mused. 'So maybe I'm just susceptible to E. coli, which is weird, but again, I don't have any immune issues according to tests so, I don't know.' Toronto & GTA Columnists Toronto Maple Leafs Columnists World
Metro
4 days ago
- Health
- Metro
Woman suffers seven year infection after boyfriend farted in her face
An Australian woman was plagued with sinus infections for years until doctors found an unlikely reason behind them – her boyfriend's fart. Christine Connell suffered facial pain for seven years until doctors took a sample of her nose and found she had been suffering from E. coli in her sinuses. The reason? Her ex-boyfriend farting in front of her in a hotel room years earlier. She told The Sun: 'I realised that my ex-boyfriend got the best possible break-up revenge that anyone could ever get. 'I've had a persistent sinus infection ever since he and I stayed in a hotel one night after I had surgery and he farted terribly. I couldn't breathe. 'There's not anything that even compares to that.' She did say her ex-boyfriend didn't intend to fart in her face, but wasn't clothed and farted towards her as she was laying in bed, recovering from surgery. After sharing her ordeal on TikTok, doctors came back with test results, and Christine alerted her followers: 'I wish I were joking. 'It is E. coli. You usually don't get E. coli in your sinuses because E. coli is from poop. How does that get in your sinuses unless you have a boyfriend who farts disgustingly and you are forced to inhale it because you are immobile after ankle surgery?' Chrstine is now undergoing treatment to kick the infection for good, but added that she thinks her compromised immune system at the time of the fart likely had something to do with the infection. 'Also, when I say it was the worst fart I have ever smelled in my life, I truly mean that. So, I think there were just a lot of factors combined that made this possible.' E. coli, short for Escherichia coli, is a type of bacteria that can, in some cases, cause severe illness, often through food poisoning. One type of E. coli lives in the gut of people and animals. This strain is usually harmless, and even beneficial, helping to digest your food. However, other, harmful, strains, can lead to infections in the digestive system which can, occasionally, be fatal. All of the cases in the current outbreak involve the Shiga toxin-producing E. coli O145 (Stec). While different strains of E. coli can cause infections, the most common symptoms of each are: Diarrhoea, ranging from mild and watery to severe and bloody Stomach cramps, or abdominal pain and tenderness Nausea and vomiting Patients may also have a fever. More Trending Most people will suffer symptoms three to four days after being infected, but E coli food poisoning can strike any time between one and 14 days after exposure. The E. coli, once in the body, releases a toxin which causes the symptoms. In some cases, it can lead to a condition known as haemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), which causes blood clots that can damage the kidneys – and is potentially fatal. Signs of HUS included peeing less, tiredness, swelling and bruising. Get in touch with our news team by emailing us at webnews@ For more stories like this, check our news page. MORE: Teachers lock the school loos and only let us go once a day — even on our periods MORE: People aren't ready to let robots and AI decide on euthanasia, study finds MORE: Rare Cadbury chocolate bar spotted in UK and fans say it's 'delightful'
