Sinusitis Pathogenesis and Treatment

This practical reference integrates the latest medical and surgical approaches to the management of sinusitis, presenting detailed coverage of the basic science needed to understand and diagnose the disease in its transient as well as chronic manifestations. It offers detailed discussions of sinusitis in AIDS and other immunodeficient patients.;Emphasizing the different methods of treating adults and children, Sinusitis explicates the complex anatomy of the paranasal sinuses with a special focus on adjacent structures; provides a detailed review of physiology; investigates the role of neurotransmitters such as neuropeptides; highlights the relationship of sinusitis to other conditions such as asthma, fungal disease, nasal polyps, and aspirin sensitivity; and shows how to interpret the microbiology of the sinuses and prescribe appropriate diagnostic tests.;With over 1000 bibliographic citations and more than 150 drawings, tables, photographs, and x-rays, Sinusitis is a resource for allergists and immunologists, otolaryngologists, pulmonologists, respiratory and infectious disease specialists, and medical school students in these disciplines.