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Ahmad R Sedaghat¹

¹Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA.

American Family Physician

|November 3, 2017

Summary

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Chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) is a paranasal sinus inflammation affecting 1-5% of U.S. adults, significantly impacting quality of life. Diagnosis requires two cardinal symptoms for 12 weeks plus objective evidence, with treatment focusing on improving sinus clearance and drainage.

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Area of Science:

Otolaryngology
Immunology
Pulmonology

Background:

Chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) is a prevalent inflammatory condition of the paranasal sinuses.
Affecting 1% to 5% of the U.S. population, CRS significantly diminishes patients' quality of life.
Diagnosis requires at least two cardinal symptoms for 12 consecutive weeks, supported by objective evidence.

Purpose of the Study:

To outline the diagnostic criteria for chronic rhinosinusitis.
To detail current treatment strategies for CRS.
To identify patient subgroups that may benefit from specialist referral.

Main Methods:

Diagnosis based on cardinal symptoms (facial pain/pressure, hyposmia/anosmia, nasal drainage, nasal obstruction) and objective findings.
Objective evidence via physical examination (rhinoscopy, endoscopy) or sinus computed tomography.
Treatment evaluation focusing on mucociliary clearance, sinus drainage, infection/inflammation control, and topical medication delivery.

Main Results:

First-line treatments include nasal saline irrigation and intranasal corticosteroid sprays.
Antibiotics may be indicated for superimposed acute bacterial infections.
Endoscopic sinus surgery is an option for refractory cases.

Conclusions:

Management of CRS involves enhancing sinus clearance and drainage, alongside addressing infection and inflammation.
Referral to an otolaryngologist is recommended for non-responsive cases.
Specialist referral to allergists or pulmonologists may be beneficial for patients with specific comorbidities.