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The Medical Management of Rhinosinusitis

1997; Wiley; Volume: 117; Issue: S3 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1016/s0194-59989770006-8

1097-6817

Michael S. Benninger, Jack B. Anon, Richard L. Mabry,

Nasal Surgery and Airway Studies

The management of rhinosinusitis depends on a number of variables related to the duration and severity of symptoms in the individual patient. Furthermore acute rhinosinusitis is managed differently than chronic rhinosinusitis. Because a variety of conservative and pharmacologic interventions are available, the physician can find it difficult to develop a cohesive and logical approach to treatment. An understanding of the pathophysiology, microbiology, and natural history of rhinosinusitis is necessary to formulate the best treatment plan for the individual patient.