Etiology, diagnosis and management of chronic rhinosinusitis

Expert Rev Anti Infect Ther. 2013 Jan;11(1):25-35. doi: 10.1586/eri.12.151.

Abstract

Chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) is a common health care problem, yet many aspects of this diagnosis remain poorly understood. Its etiology is often debated and remains a significant area of research. The diagnosis of CRS is based on subjective symptoms, duration of symptoms and objective evidence of inflammation. Each of these criteria must be met to make a diagnosis of CRS. Management of CRS often involves a combination of systemic and topical therapies with surgery reserved for patients who fail medical therapy. This review provides a comprehensive view of the etiology, diagnosis and management of CRS.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / administration & dosage
  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / therapeutic use
  • Antifungal Agents / administration & dosage
  • Antifungal Agents / therapeutic use
  • Chronic Disease
  • Disease Management*
  • Endoscopy / methods
  • Humans
  • Sinusitis / diagnosis*
  • Sinusitis / etiology*
  • Sinusitis / therapy

Substances

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents
  • Antifungal Agents