AN UPDATE OF RHINOSINUSITIS

Rhinosinusitis is one of most common disease worldwide, affecting the quality of life of the person afflicted by it. Its causes and pathophysiology has been well delineated so far, but its treatment is changing fast due to change in organisms causing it and also emergence of resistance to antimicrobial agents, thus making the management challenging. This article highlights the changing microbial pattern, classification of the disease, its socio-economic burden, medical treatment and ever evolving surgical treatment, with its indications.