Acute and Chronic Rhinosinusitis: Pathophysiology, Symptoms and Treatment
in: Airway Diseases: Volume 1-3, Springer International Publishing Ag, pp.497-513, 2023
- Publication Type: Book Chapter / Chapter Research Book
- Publication Date: 2023
- Doi Number: 10.1007/978-3-031-22483-6_31-1
- Publisher: Springer International Publishing Ag
- Page Numbers: pp.497-513
- Eskisehir Osmangazi University Affiliated: Yes
Abstract
The term sinusitis indicates inflammation of the paranasal sinuses, while rhinosinusitis also includes inflammation affecting the internal nasal cavity. Acute rhinosinusitis (ARS) has a duration of less than 28 days and is usually the result of coryza secondary to infection with a virus. It is often difficult for general practitioners to differentiate ARS secondary to coryza or influenza-like episodes from a bacterial infection. This chapter covers ARS secondary to both viruses and bacteria, in their presentation and diagnostic aspects, and outlines therapy in each case [1].