Acute sinusitis can be classified into categories on the basis of several characteristics,
including the immune status of the patient; infectious or noninfectious nature; occurrence in …

Sinusitis is a prevalent and costly disease that affects> 14% of the population and accounts
for> $2 billion in yearly healthcare costs. It is one of the most common conditions treated by …

The paranasal sinuses, normally sterile, are prone to bacterial invasion as a complication of
viral illnesses such as the common cold. Using computed tomograms, abnormalities of the …

The medical management of acute sinusitis remains problematic due to the inherent
contradictions concerning diagnosis and treatment. Although a significant number of upper …

Acute sinusitis is one of the most common infections seen in general clinical practice. The
most common cause of acute sinusitis is viral; however, many patients receive a prescription …

A. Definition: Inflammation of the mucosa of 1 or more of the paranasal sinuses. The term
rhinosinusitis has been suggested to replace acute sinusitis. Acute bacterial rhinosinusitis is …

Sinusitis is defined as inflammation or infection of the mucosa of at least one of the
paranasal sinuses. Acute sinusitis lasts 4 weeks or less, subacute sinusitis lasts 4 to 12 …

Acute sinusitis is an infection of the sinuses that lasts for no longer than 12 weeks. It usually
follows a viral infection of the upper respiratory tract–the resulting inflammation impairs …