A brief description of the airflow, blood flow, nasal cycle, histology and the developmental anatomy are given.

Sinusitis is inflammation of the paranasal sinuses due to viral, bacterial, or fungal infections or allergic reactions. Symptoms include nasal obstruction ...

Obstruction in this area reduces clearance and plays a major role in the pathophysiology of sinusitis. This paper is only available as a PDF.

The anatomy and physiology interact forming a dynamic system. The anatomy, airflow, nasal resistance, its turbulence, the nasal cycle – a process by which the ...

29 апр. 2021 г. · Rhinosinusitis (RS) is the inflammation of sinonasal mucosa. Sneezing, nasal discharge, and obstruction are the main symptoms of sinonasal diseases.

This mucosal lining contributes to the defense against sinus infections in two im- portant ways: the production of a mucus blanket and ciliary clear- ance. The ...

6 авг. 2024 г. · Sinusitis is characterized by inflammation of the lining of the paranasal sinuses. Because the nasal mucosa is simultaneously involved, and ...

1 апр. 2021 г. · The paranasal sinuses are formed during development by the nasal cavity eroding into the surrounding bones. All the sinuses therefore drain back ...

When there is a history of recurrent sinusitis caused by obstruction of the complex, the diameter of the drainage routes can be enlarged by functional.

31 окт. 2017 г. · This review examines the current literature on the various models proposed for the studying CRS and summarizes the research findings in this field.