Rhinosinusitis. Current concepts in evaluation and management

Med Clin North Am. 1999 Jan;83(1):27-41, vii-viii. doi: 10.1016/s0025-7125(05)70085-7.

Abstract

Sinusitis is one of the most common health complaints leading to a physician office visit in the United States. Recently standardized terminology with diagnostic parameters are outlined. Following this is a detailed discussion of the basics of relevant history and physical examinations, laboratory and radiology testing, the appropriate selection of pharmacotherapy, and the indications for surgical intervention.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / therapeutic use
  • Diagnostic Imaging
  • Histamine H1 Antagonists / therapeutic use
  • Humans
  • Medical History Taking
  • Nasal Decongestants / therapeutic use
  • Physical Examination
  • Rhinitis / diagnosis*
  • Rhinitis / drug therapy
  • Rhinitis / etiology
  • Rhinitis / surgery
  • Sinusitis / diagnosis*
  • Sinusitis / drug therapy
  • Sinusitis / etiology
  • Sinusitis / surgery

Substances

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents
  • Histamine H1 Antagonists
  • Nasal Decongestants