Hamilos Daniel L., Baroody Fuad M. (eds.) Chronic Rhinosinusitis: Pathogenesis and Medical Management

Informa Healthcare, 2007. — 376 p. — (Clinical Allergy and Immunology Series 20).Rhinosinusitis is increasing in prevalence and incidence, and has been estimated to affect approximately 31 million patients in the United States each year. This comprehensive reference offers recommendations for the optimal treatment of chronic rhinosinusitis and indicates pathways for new research in the field. Offering an interdisciplinary approach to the topic, edited by an allergist and an otolaryngologist, this source discusses advances in the understanding of the pathophysiology of the diseases, as well as important diagnostic tools for the assessment of chronic rhinosinusitis. It also summarizes published studies of chronic rhinosinusitis management for evidence-based medical care.Chronic Rhinosinusitis Patterns of Illness
Impact of Chronic Rhinosinusitis on Quality of Life and Health Care Expenditure
Environmental and Allergic Factors in Chronic Rhinosinusitis
Innate and Acquired Immunity and Epithelial Cell Function in Chronic Rhinosinusitis
Role of Inflammatory T Cells and Eosinophils in Chronic Rhinosinusitis
Role of Mast Cells and Basophils in Chronic Rhinosinusitis
Mucociliary Transport in Chronic Rhinosinusitis
Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Glandular Hypertrophy
Bacterial Infection and Antibiotic Treatment in Chronic Rhinosinusitis
Staphylococcus aureus Enterotoxins as Immune Stimulants in Chronic Rhinosinusitis
The Role of Ubiquitous Airborne Fungi in Chronic Rhinosinusitis
Imaging of Paranasal Sinuses and Rhinosinusitis
The Role of Nasal Endoscopy in the Diagnosis and Medical Management of Chronic Rhinosinusitis
Role of Steroids in the Treatment of Rhinosinusitis with and Without Polyposis
Adjuvant Therapies in the Treatment of Acute and Chronic Rhinosinusitis
Allergic Fungal Sinusitis
Medical Management of Rhinosinusitis Comorbidities — Asthma, Aspirin Sensitivity, Gastroesophageal Reflux, Immune Deficiencies
Chronic Rhinosinusitis: Contrasts Between Children and Adult Patients
Approach to the Evaluation and Medical Management of Chronic Rhinosinusitis
Interfacing Medical and Surgical Management for Chronic Rhinosinusitis with and Without Nasal Polyps