In patients with chronic sinusitis, the sinus linings can become inflamed, blocking the natural drainage passageways and leading to chronic infections and nasal obstruction. Chronic sinusitis often ...

Up to 76 percent of patients with chronic rhionsinusitis reported improved quality of life following endoscopic surgery. Prior to surgery, adults with chronic rhinosinusitis typically have lower ...

1. Which specialist should be consulted for symptoms of chronic sinusitis and for undergoing endoscopic sinus surgery? Sinus infections are treated by an ear nose throat (ENT) specialist, otherwise ...

Researchers from Brigham and Women's Hospital (BWH) have found that patients who suffer from chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS), a long term viral or bacterial sinus infection, can find relief from symptoms ...

Chronic sinusitis is one of the most common chronic health problems in the U.S., affecting 37 million Americans each year. Especially in the Upstate South Carolina region, allergies and sinus issues ...

Approximately 31 million individuals are afflicted with sinus disease annually. Most cases respond to medical therapy, but if no improvement in symptoms is achieved, patients are referred to the ...

Purpose To evaluate the results of endoscopic sinus surgery (ESS) for paranasal sinus mucocoele with orbital involvement and assess the frequency with which a direct orbital approach is required in ...

The weeks leading into winter are often the ideal time to address sinus issues. By improving sinus function before cold and ...

A retrospective review of a group of patients with rare nasal disease who underwent open lacrimal surgery over a 15-year period at Moorfields Eye Hospital. Three main groups of disease were identified ...

PORTLAND, Ore.-- Adults with chronic rhinosinusitis —a debilitating inflammation of the nasal passages that lasts for months and keeps coming back — report significantly improved quality of life ...