Paranasal sinusitis. Geriatric considerations.
Heightened awareness of associated symptoms and related diseases has resulted in earlier and more accurate diagnosis of sinusitis. With early recognition, aggressive medical management and appropriate surgical intervention prevent the morbidity and mortality associated with paranasal sinusitis in the geriatric population.
McMahan
J T
JT
Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Northwestern University Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois.
D000368:Aged; D006801:Humans; D012141:Respiratory Tract Infections / Q000150:complications*; D012852:Sinusitis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*