Chronic Rhinosinusitis in Cystic Fibrosis: Diagnosis and Medical Management

Chronic Rhinosinusitis in Cystic Fibrosis: Diagnosis and Medical Management

Chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) is nearly ubiquitous in patients with cystic fibrosis (CF). CF CRS is a challenging entity to define, diagnose, and treat, as patients often have severe refractory sinus disease in addition to complex medical comorbidities. The purpose of this article is to review the li...

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Main Authors: Chetan Safi, Zhong Zheng, Emily Dimango, Claire Keating, David A. Gudis
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-02-01
Series:Medical Sciences
Subjects:
rhinosinusitis
cystic fibrosis
diagnosis
medical management
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3271/7/2/32
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Summary:Chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) is nearly ubiquitous in patients with cystic fibrosis (CF). CF CRS is a challenging entity to define, diagnose, and treat, as patients often have severe refractory sinus disease in addition to complex medical comorbidities. The purpose of this article is to review the literature on the medical management of CF CRS and determine how to best identify, diagnose, and manage CF CRS. Ultimately, the treatment of these patients requires a multi-disciplinary approach involving the pulmonologist and otolaryngologist.
ISSN:2076-3271

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