Affiliation:
1. Department of Otolaryngology, Royal Glamorgan Hospital, Pontyclun, South Wales
Abstract
Rhinosinusitis affects many people, and thus, it is a common presentation in primary care. Despite this fact, rhinosinusitis is often overlooked in undergraduate and postgraduate training. Management of rhinosinusitis places a significant burden on both primary and secondary care, with significant financial implications. This article aims to outline the classification, epidemiology, pathophysiology, clinical diagnosis and treatment of rhinosinusitis, in particular identifying red flag symptoms and indications for referral to secondary care.
Subject
General Earth and Planetary Sciences,General Environmental Science