Do you or someone you know have Chronic Rhinosinusitis? Symptoms last for weeks and may include a blocked nose, decreased sense of smell, mucus and facial pain or pressure. Some people may also have nasal polyps.
Leading expert, Dr Connie Katelaris, shares information on chronic rhinosinusitis.
The webinar will cover:
- What chronic rhinosinusitis is
- How chronic rhinosinusitis is different to allergic rhinitis
- Diagnosis
- Treatment options including new biologic medicines
- Ongoing management.
Webinar Details
Webinar recorded: 8 November 2023
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Questions
- Do you believe antibiotics are needed when you have a suspected sinus infection after having a cold? (watch at 41:32)
- Is it ever too late to start Actair or similar desensitisation? Which is more effective: desensitisation daily meds or monthly needles, given that I need to do them for 3 years? (watch at 43:20)
- How do you diagnose and treat CRS of fungal origin? (watch at 47:28)
- I get some relief at night when I rub Vicks Vapour rub under the nose. What is your opinion? What about position and massage? (watch at 48:20)
- Is obstructive sleep apnoea common in people with CRS? (watch at 50:12)
- Wondering if a facial/dental trauma might affect nasal drainage pathways and either trigger or exacerbate CRS? (watch at 50:39)
- Why would polyps develop within 4 weeks following sinus surgery? (watch at 52:30)
- Do oral decongestants play a role for short term relief? (watch 53:50)
- Is there any link with chronic nose bleeds (epistaxis) and some of these conditions including CRS or milder allergic rhinitis and/or asthma? (watch at 55:06)
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