title: Etiology, diagnosis and management of chronic rhinosinusitis.
abstract: Chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) is a common health care problem, yet many aspects of this diagnosis remain poorly understood. Its etiology is often debated and remains a significant area of research. The diagnosis of CRS is based on subjective symptoms, duration of symptoms and objective evidence of inflammation. Each of these criteria must be met to make a diagnosis of CRS. Management of CRS often involves a combination of systemic and topical therapies with surgery reserved for patients who fail medical therapy. This review provides a comprehensive view of the etiology, diagnosis and management of CRS.
authors: Section of Otolaryngology, Department of Surgery, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, CT, USA.
authors: R Peter
authors: RP
authors: Manes
authors: Pete S
authors: PS
authors: Batra
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000935:Antifungal Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002908:Chronic Disease; D019468:Disease Management; D004724:Endoscopy / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D012852:Sinusitis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D000935:Antifungal Agents