Adult Chronic Sinusitis and Its Complications

By G. Douglas Campbell Jr., MD, FCCP

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Introduction

• Table 1
• Table 2
• Table 3

Anatomy

• Figure 1

Pathophysiology of Rhinosinusitis
Diagnosis of Chronic Rhinosinusitis

• Clinical Criteria
• Radiologic Examination
• Figure 2

Medical Management of Chronic Rhinosinusitis

• Steroids
• Decongestants
• Antimicrobial Therapy
• Table 4
• Nonpharmacologic Measures
• Antihistamines
• Ipratropium Bromide
• Prophylaxis

Medical Management in Special Situations

• HIV
• Fungal Sinusitis
• Cystic Fibrosis

Surgical Management of Chronic Rhinosinusitis

• Table 5

References

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