title: Management of adult rhinosinusitis.
abstract: Rhinosinusitis is an inflammation of the nasal mucosa and paranasal sinuses, affecting more than 31 million Americans. Acute rhinosinusitis lasts up to 4 weeks and results from infection. Chronic rhinosinusitis lasts 12 or more weeks and is caused by various inflammatory processes. Symptoms may be similar, but management options differ.
authors: Peace Valley Internal Medicine, Fountainville, PA, USA.
authors: Jennifer
authors: J
authors: Shoup
mesh_terms: D000208:Acute Disease; D000328:Adult; D002908:Chronic Disease; D006801:Humans; D012220:Rhinitis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000451:nursing / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy*; D012852:Sinusitis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000451:nursing / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy*