Diseases of the Sinuses

Diseases of the Sinuses: A Comprehensive Textbook of Diagnosis and Treatment, 2nd Edition, offers the definitive source of information about the basic science of the sinuses and the clinical approach to sinusitis. Since the widely praised publication of the first edition, understanding of sinus disease has changed dramatically, mainly as a result of recent developments and new discoveries in the field of immunology. This updated and expanded edition is divided into sections addressing, separately, the pathogenesis, clinical presentation, medical and surgical management of acute and chronic rhinosinusitis. Special entities such as autoimmune-related sinusitis, allergy and sinusitis, and aspirin-exacerbated respiratory disease are discussed in separate chapters. The role of immunodeficiency is also addressed. The management section has been fully updated to incorporate new medical modalities and surgical procedures. Developed by a distinguished group of international experts who share their expertise and insights from years of collective experience in treating sinus diseases, the book will appeal to anyone who has an interest in sinus disease, including both physicians and allied health professionals. Internists, pediatricians, allergists, otolaryngologists and infectious disease specialists will find the book to be an invaluable, comprehensive reference. Physician assistants and nurse practitioners who work with specialists who treat sinus disease will also benefit from the book.

“This is a comprehensive book on the medical and surgical treatment of sinus disease, written by experts from a variety of medical specialties. … written for both ENTs and allergists, as well as for internists, pediatricians, pulmonologists, and infectious disease physicians. It also may appeal to allied health professionals who work closely with specialists who treat patients with sinus disease. … a good resource for ENT residents or internal medicine residents with a special interest in rhinology or allergy.” (Elisabeth Ference, Doody’s Book Reviews, November, 2014)

“This richly detailed book addresses the basic and clinical aspects of sinus diseases including etiology, diagnosis and management. … The editors of this excellent book have brought together the leading experts in their field to fully describe the underlying biology and principles of diagnosis and management of the sinus diseases. … This book is intended for otolaryngologists, internists, pediatricians, allergists, and infectious disease specialists, as well as allied health professionals, who have an interest in sinus diseases.” (Omursen Yildirim, World Allergy Organization, worldallergy.org, October, 2014)

• Division of Allergy and Immunology, Department of Pediatrics, Thomas Jefferson University, Wilmington, USA

  Christopher C. Chang

• Division of Rheumatology, Allergy and Clinical Immunology, University of California School of Medicine, Davis, USA

  Gary A. Incaudo

• The Jack and Donald Chia Distinguished Professor of Medicine, Division of Rheumatology, Allergy and Clinical Immunology, University of California School of Medicine, Davis, USA

  M. Eric Gershwin

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