Affiliation:
1. Junior Resident Otorhinolaryngology
2. Head of Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Katuri Medical College and Hospital, Guntur.
3. Junior Resident Otorhinolaryngology.
Abstract
Objective- Methods- To study various factors causing rise in Fungal Sinusitis post Second COVID-19 wave. 36 patients
diagnosed with fungal sinusitis based on histopathological reports were included in the study. All 36 patients were
retrospectively evaluated for their comorbidities, anatomical variations of nose, past history of COVID-19 infection and
COVID 19 vaccination status. Mean age of patients included in the study was 56.5years. Male to Femal Results- e ratio
was 7:5. All patients had PNS involvement. 1 patient had intracerebral involvement. 27 patients were Diabetic. 21 were
Hypertensive. 33 patients had Deviation from Normal Anatomy of Nose and PNS. 24 patients had history of COVID 19
infection in the last 2 years. 33 patients had history of COVID 19 vaccination with at least one dose.
Subject
Catalysis,General Chemistry,Catalysis,Physical and Theoretical Chemistry,Catalysis,General Chemistry,Catalysis,Mechanics of Materials,Materials Science (miscellaneous),Analytical Chemistry,Catalysis,Earth-Surface Processes,Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine,General Arts and Humanities,Economics, Econometrics and Finance (miscellaneous),Public Administration,Geography, Planning and Development,Physical and Theoretical Chemistry