Sinusitis - Rhinosinusitis

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Sinusitis - Rhinosinusitis

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Allergic fungal sinusitis. (Clin Rev Allergy Immunol. 2006)

Allergic fungal sinusitis in children. (Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol. 2006)

Allergic rhinitis and sinusitis in asthma: differential effects on symptoms and pulmonary function. (Chest. 2006) "CONCLUSION: Allergic rhinitis and sinusitis are associated with more severe asthmatic symptoms and, in patients with poorly controlled asthma, more exacerbations but are not associated with low lung function."

Bacteriology of chronic sinusitis and acute exacerbation of chronic sinusitis. (Arch Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2006)

Chronic Sinusitis (in Adults) "Chronic sinusitis is a long-term inflammation of the sinuses. The sinuses are moist air spaces behind the bones of the upper face — between the eyes and behind the forehead, nose and cheeks. Normally, the sinuses drain through small openings into the inner nose. Anything that obstructs that flow can cause a buildup of mucus, and sometimes pus, in the sinuses. Drainage from the sinuses can be obstructed by structural abnormalities of the nose, infection, or tissue swelling caused by allergies. The buildup of mucus leads to increased sinus pressure and facial pain. In adults, chronic sinusitis most often is linked to nasal swelling caused by allergies, especially allergies to inhaled dust, mold, pollen, or the spores of fungi. …"

Conditions that masquerade as chronic rhinosinusitis: a medical record review. (Arch Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2006) "CONCLUSIONS: Among a tertiary care population, common medical disorders, including rhinitis, laryngitis associated with reflux, and headache disorders, may simulate CRS. Heightened awareness of these conditions may improve diagnostic accuracy in patients with CRS-like symptoms."

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), extraesophageal reflux (EER) and recurrent chronic rhinosinusitis. (Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol. 2006)

Identification of adenoid biofilms in chronic rhinosinusitis. (Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol. 2006)

Is rhinosinusitis a cause of asthma? (Clin Rev Allergy Immunol. 2006) "There is a great deal of evidence of an association between rhinosinusitis and asthma. However, it is less clear whether rhinosinusitis is a direct trigger for asthma or the two conditions are simply manifestations of a common underlying process. Evidence for a role for rhinosinusitis as a trigger for asthma includes many examples of improvement in asthma once concomitant rhinosinusitis is treated medically or surgically. Possible mechanisms for this relationship include naso-pharyngo-bronchial reflexes, postnasal drip, abnormal breathing, and the local production of inflammatory mediators that trigger pulmonary inflammation via the bone marrow. On the other hand, evidence exists that rhinosinusitis and asthma are manifestations of a common process. For example, there are similarities between the histopathological changes in the epithelium in chronic rhinosinusitis and asthma. The bone marrow may provide the link between the upper and lower airways in creating a common disease. …"

The prevalence of intracranial complications in pediatric frontal sinusitis. (Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol. 2006) "CONCLUSION: There is a high probability of developing intracranial complications in children who present with acute frontal sinusitis to a tertiary care hospital. This should prompt all involved specialists to insist on detailed radiological evaluation in this group, to halt preventable mortality and morbidity."

The role of fungi in the etiology of chronic rhinosinusitis: A prospective study. (Auris Nasus Larynx. 2006) "CONCLUSION: In certain susceptible individuals inhaled fungi may provoke an eosinophilic response. This response varies from simple eosinophilic inflammation to classic allergic fungal sinusitis."

The role of ubiquitous airborne fungi in chronic rhinosinusitis. (Clin Rev Allergy Immunol. 2006)

Weak Immunity May Drive Tough-to-Treat Sinusitis "Weakened immune responses inside the nose may help explain chronic sinusitis that does not respond to treatment, according to new research. Chronic sinusitis is persistent inflammation of the moist tissue that lines the nose and sinus cavities, resulting in clogged passages and recurrent infections. This condition is usually treated with antibiotics, decongestants and steroids, but when medications fail, surgery can help keep the passages open. Unfortunately, nearly one in 10 of people treated with medications or surgery see symptoms return within weeks or months."

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