title: Chronic rhinosinusitis in adults.
abstract: There is no consensus on diagnostic criteria for chronic rhinosinusitis. By convention, the symptoms of chronic rhinosinusitis are similar to those of acute rhinosinusitis but last more than 8 weeks. Diagnosis is based on history, physical examination, and computed tomography scan of the sinuses or rhinoscopy. Treatment options are numerous and, for the most part, not evidence based. They include antibiotics, nasal or oral corticosteroids, antihistamines, naval lavage, decongestants, immunotherapy, and surgery. Which diagnostic and therapeutic options to exercise when, is the focus of this article.
authors.affiliation: Division of Allergic Diseases, Department of Internal Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN 55905, USA. cherry.william@mayo.edu
authors.forename: W Brett
authors.initials: WB
authors.lastname: Cherry
authors.forename: James T
authors.initials: JT
authors.lastname: Li
mesh_terms: D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000328:Adult; D018926:Anti-Allergic Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002908:Chronic Disease; D006801:Humans; D012852:Sinusitis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy*
chemical_list: D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones; D018926:Anti-Allergic Agents; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents