Several months ago, I diagnosed a patient with antibody-specific immunoglobulin deficiency. Her chief complaint was recurrent chronic sinusitis (CRS). Besides fatigue, the patient also complained of debilitating migraines. Since she
Introduction: A Complex Case of Chronic Sinusitis A little over a year ago, a new patient came to me with a twenty-five-year history of chronic sinusitis with multiple cultures growing Pseudomonas
Sinusitis is chronic and can affect many people indefinitely. Prolonged discomfort can significantly affect the quality of life of millions of people affected globally. Nasal congestion, facial pain, headaches, and
The Manual for the Medical Management of Chronic Sinusitis by Dr. Andrew Pugliese is an essential guide for both healthcare professionals and patients seeking a comprehensive understanding of chronic sinusitis.
As has been discussed often in the past, here at this blog chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) is a very complex disease. It takes in both anatomical and physiological changes that bring
A 43 year old woman came to the office nine months ago with a recurrent history of chronic sinusitis over the last 7-8 years. The patient had recently gone through
Is it a Pseudomonas Sinus Infection? Let's take a look A patient came to see me recently who I had treated for refractory Stenotrophomonas maltophilia sinusitis some twelve years
This article was previously published in the IDF Advocate. Primary immunodeficiency diseases (PI) can be difficult for many, but it also may only be one of several diseases that
Explaining the Smell Caused by Sinus Infections In my career of dealing with patients that have chronic sinusitis (CRS), many have commented on the constant foul smell they
What is CORE Syndrome? A 45-year-old patient that I have been following for several years, who first came to me due to his chronic recurrent sinusitis, was diagnosed