rhinosinusitis

Noun

Meaning

rhinosinusitis (countable and uncountable, plural rhinosinusitises or rhinosinusitides)

(pathology) A rhinitis combined with sinusitis.

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Chronic rhinosinusitis represents a multifactorial inflammatory disorder, rather than simply a persistent bacterial infection. Source: Internet

However, all forms of chronic rhinosinusitis are associated with impaired sinus drainage and secondary bacterial infections. Source: Internet

The presence of eosinophils in the mucous lining of the nose and paranasal sinuses has been demonstrated for many patients, and this has been termed eosinophilic mucin rhinosinusitis (EMRS). Source: Internet

Halitosis (bad breath) is often stated to be a symptom of chronic rhinosinusitis; however, gold standard breath analysis techniques have not been applied. Source: Internet

Serious complications are rare. citation It is defined as acute rhinosinusitis (ARS) if it lasts less than 4 weeks, and as chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) if it lasts for more than 12 weeks. Source: Internet

The medical management of chronic rhinosinusitis is now focused upon controlling the inflammation that predisposes patients to obstruction, reducing the incidence of infections. Source: Internet

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