Medical Management of Chronic Rhinosinusitis.
10.3342/kjorl-hns.2011.54.11.746
- Author:
Seon Tae KIM
1
Author Information
1. Department of Otolaryngology, Head & Neck Surgery, Gachon University School of Medicine, Gil Medical Center, Incheon, Korea. rhinokim2002@hanmail.net
- Publication Type:Review
- Keywords:
Chronic rhinosinusitis;
Medical;
Treatment
- MeSH:
Anti-Bacterial Agents;
Inflammation;
Nasal Lavage;
Steroids
- From:Korean Journal of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
2011;54(11):746-754
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
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Abstract:
There is no universally accepted regimen for the treatment of chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS). However, the maximal medical treatment has shown that it can reduce the surgical treatment rate for CRS. The therapeutic goals of systemic medical management in CRS include reduction of the mucosal inflammation, eradicating of infecting pathogens, and restoring the mucociliary function and mucosal aeration. Medical treatment requires the combination of oral and topical managements. Systemic and topical antibiotics, oral and topical steroids, nasal lavage have been used medical treatment.
