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ORIGINAL ARTICLE
ACUTE RHINOSINUSITIS DURING THE SWIMMING SEASON
– ETIOPATHOGENESIS, DIAGNOSTIC APPROACHES AND
TREATMENT
1
Odessa National Medical University, Odessa, Ukraine
Publication date: 2011-09-30
Corresponding author
Sergiy M. Pukhlik
Odessa National Medical University, Valichovsky prov., 2, 65026, Odessa, Ukraine, e-mail: lor@te.net.ua
Odessa National Medical University, Valichovsky prov., 2, 65026, Odessa, Ukraine, e-mail: lor@te.net.ua
J Hear Sci 2011;1(3):30-37
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ABSTRACT
Background:
A significant increase of acute rhinosinusitis, mainly maxilloethmoiditis, occurs during the summer season in Ukrainian resort areas, particularly in Odessa.
Material and Methods:
106 patients with acute “bathing” rhinosinusitis (ABRS) were examined in terms of microbiology, immunology, and allergy during 3 summers (2008–2010). The control group consisted of 51 patients who developed acute purulent rhinosinusitis during the “nonbathing” season.
Results:
In the case of ABRS, fungi and mycotoxins were found to damage the mucous membranes of the nose and paranasal sinuses, making ABRS aggressive and fast. It occurred against a background of lowered immunity and sensitization.
Conclusions:
Traditional therapy for ABRS can quickly eliminate inflammation, but sensitization to mold remains high, leaving the possibility of re-development of inflammation. Incorporation of interferon inducers and anti-allergy agents substantially improves clinical and immunological indices of treatment efficacy
A significant increase of acute rhinosinusitis, mainly maxilloethmoiditis, occurs during the summer season in Ukrainian resort areas, particularly in Odessa.
Material and Methods:
106 patients with acute “bathing” rhinosinusitis (ABRS) were examined in terms of microbiology, immunology, and allergy during 3 summers (2008–2010). The control group consisted of 51 patients who developed acute purulent rhinosinusitis during the “nonbathing” season.
Results:
In the case of ABRS, fungi and mycotoxins were found to damage the mucous membranes of the nose and paranasal sinuses, making ABRS aggressive and fast. It occurred against a background of lowered immunity and sensitization.
Conclusions:
Traditional therapy for ABRS can quickly eliminate inflammation, but sensitization to mold remains high, leaving the possibility of re-development of inflammation. Incorporation of interferon inducers and anti-allergy agents substantially improves clinical and immunological indices of treatment efficacy
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