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Podcast: Everyday Medicine with Dr Luke
Episode: Episode 155. Allergic Rhinitis and Sinusitis with Dr Andrew Martin (part 1)
Description: Rhinitis, Sinusitis, and Rhinosinusitis are common conditions frequently seen in primary care. Studies indicate that 1.4 out of every 100 general practice encounters involve acute or chronic sinusitis, and over 2 million Australians are estimated to suffer from chronic rhinosinusitis. In some studies, this condition has shown a greater impact on social functioning than chronic heart failure, angina, or back pain.
Anatomy and Pathophysiology: The paranasal sinuses—frontal, maxillary, ethmoid, and sphenoid—are lined with ciliated epithelium and goblet cells, forming a mucociliary blanket that traps and moves harmful particles to the nasopharynx. The maxillary sinus, the largest air-filled sinus in th...