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https://dora.health.qld.gov.au/qldresearchjspui/handle/1/305| Title: | Sinusitis | Authors: | Timperley, Daniel Pastuszek, Andrew Morcom, Samuel Phillips, Nicholas |
Issue Date: | 2016 | Source: | 45, (6), 2016, p. 374-377 | Pages: | 374-377 | Journal: | Australian Family Physician | Abstract: | Background: Acute and chronic sinusitis are common primary care presentations. They are caused by mucosal inflammation, which inhibits mucociliary function of the nose and paranasal sinuses.Objective: This article provides an overview of acute and chronic sinusitis, and a guide to workup and management in a primary care setting. Complications and other indications for referral are discussed.Discussion: Sinusitis involves a wide spectrum of presentations, both acute and chronic. It is primarily a medical condition, and surgical management is reserved for complicated or refractory cases.Biomedical; Peer Reviewed. NLM UID: 0326701.PMID: 27622225. | Resources: | http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&AuthType=ip,athens&db=ccm&AN=115912698&site=ehost-live | Type: | Article |
| Appears in Sites: | Sunshine Coast HHS Publications |
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