Long-term follow-up of chronic maxillary sinusitis in children.
In 26 children, aged between 3 and 7 years, the course of therapy-resistant chronic maxillary sinusitis over a mean period of 6 years and 3 months, was analysed. The results showed that spontaneous cure had occurred in 24 of the 26 children, on average after they reached the age of 7 years. The chronic character of upper respiratory tract infections in young children is difficult to explain.
Department of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, University Hospital, Leiden, The Netherlands.
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Otten
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van Aarem
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JJ
Grote
D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D002908:Chronic Disease; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D015523:Maxillary Sinusitis / Q000188:drug therapy