Adult Chronic Rhinosinusitis: Definitions, Diagnosis, Epidemiology, and Pathophysiology

Otolaryngology–Head and Neck SurgeryVolume 129, Issue S3 p. S1-S32 Article Adult Chronic Rhinosinusitis: Definitions, Diagnosis, Epidemiology, and Pathophysiology First published: 22 November 2016 https://doi.org/10.1016/S0194-5998(03)01397-4 The definitions of chronic rhinosinusitis presented in this article have been endorsed by the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, the American Academy of Otolaryngic Allergy, the American Rhinologic Society, and the Sinus and Allergy Health Partnership. The efforts of this Task Force were made possible through funding provided for this purpose by the Sinus and Allergy Health Partnership. Reprint requests: Michael S. Benninger, MD, Chair, Board of Advisors, Sinus and Allergy Health Partnership, Department of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, Henry Ford Hospital, 2799 W Grand Blvd, Detroit, MI 48202; e-mail, [email protected]. 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