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P W Hellings¹, W J Fokkens², R Orlandi³

¹KU Leuven Department of Microbiology, Immunology and Transplantation, Laboratory of Allergy and Clinical Immunology Research Group, Leuven, Belgium; University Hospitals Leuven, Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Leuven, Belgium; University Hospital Ghent, Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Laboratory of Upper Airways Research, Ghent, Belgium; Department of otorhinolaryngology and head/neck surgery, Amsterdam University Medical Centres, location AMC, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Nethe.

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Summary

Chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS), affecting 5% of the population, significantly impacts quality of life and is often underdiagnosed. International guidelines provide insights into diagnosis and treatment strategies for this condition.

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Otolaryngology
Allergy and Immunology

Background:

Chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) affects approximately 5% of the global population.
Severe cases of CRS substantially diminish patients' quality of life.
CRS is frequently underdiagnosed, underestimated, and undertreated, despite its significant health and economic burden.

Purpose of the Study:

To provide physicians with an overview of recommended treatment options for CRS.
To present effective strategies for the diagnosis and management of CRS.
To offer guidance on patient care throughout the CRS disease journey.

Main Methods:

Review and synthesis of international guidelines, including the European Position Paper on Rhinosinusitis and Nasal Polyps (EPOS) and the International Consensus statement on Allergy and Rhinology: Rhinosinusitis 2021 (ICAR).

Main Results:

International guidelines offer comprehensive insights into CRS diagnosis and treatment.
Effective strategies for managing CRS are outlined.
Guidance for patient care across the disease spectrum is provided.

Conclusions:

Physicians can utilize established international guidelines for optimal CRS management.
Adherence to guidelines can improve diagnosis, treatment, and patient outcomes for CRS.
Standardized approaches are crucial for addressing the under-treatment of CRS.