Sinusitis resident survival guide: Difference between revisions

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Moises Romo M.D.

Rhinosinusitis is the inflammation of the nasal mucosa and paranasal sinuses. The terms sinusitis and rhinosinusitis are used interchangeably, although rhinosinusitis is preferred because inflammation of the paranasal sinuses rarely ever occurs without concurrent inflammation of the nasal mucosa. The cause of rhinosinusitis is mostly infectious, although it can be associated with other medical conditions such as allergies. The diagnosis is primarily clinical and imaging and other diagnostic studies are not necessary for diagnosis.

Life-threatening causes include conditions which may result in death or permanent disability within 24 hours if left untreated.

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+[[Rhinosinusitis]] is the inflammation of the [[nasal mucosa]] and paranasal sinuses. The terms [[sinusitis]] and [[rhinosinusitis]] are used interchangeably, although [[rhinosinusitis]] is preferred because [[inflammation]] of the [[paranasal sinuses]] rarely ever occurs without concurrent [[inflammation]] of the [[nasal mucosa]].  The cause of [[rhinosinusitis]] is mostly infectious, although it can be associated with other medical conditions such as [[allergies]]. The [[diagnosis]] is primarily clinical and imaging and other diagnostic studies are not necessary for [[diagnosis]].
 ==Causes==