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SUBMITTER: Head K
PROVIDER: S-EPMC8763400 | biostudies-literature | 2016 Apr
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
Head Karen K Chong Lee Yee LY Piromchai Patorn P Hopkins Claire C Philpott Carl C Schilder Anne G M AG Burton Martin J MJ
The Cochrane database of systematic reviews 20160426
<h4>Background</h4>This review is one of six looking at the primary medical management options for patients with chronic rhinosinusitis.Chronic rhinosinusitis is common and is characterised by inflammation of the lining of the nose and paranasal sinuses leading to nasal blockage, nasal discharge, facial pressure/pain and loss of sense of smell. The condition can occur with or without nasal polyps. Systemic and topical antibiotics are used with the aim of eliminating infection in the short term ( ...[more]