Rhinosinusitis.
History, physical examination, and allergy testing may distinguish the syndromes of rhinitis, classified as allergic, infectious, perennial, nonallergic, and miscellaneous. All may be associated with sinusitis, probably on the basis of obstruction of the osteomeatal complex. Although topical nasal steroids are useful in the treatment of all forms of rhinitis, diagnosis of the offending type in a given patient is necessary for optimal management.
deShazo
Richard D
RD
Department of Medicine, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, MS 39216, USA. rdeshazo@medicine.umsmed.edu
Kemp
Stephen F
SF
D006801:Humans; D012220:Rhinitis / Q000150:complications* / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000517:prevention & control; D012852:Sinusitis / Q000150:complications* / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000517:prevention & control