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Definition Rhinosinusitis is defined as an inflammation of the nose & the paranasal sinus (PNS). Predisposing/risk factors Classification Duration⌚ a) Acute rhinosinusitis(ARS): b) Chronic rhinosinusitis(CRS): When symptoms last > 12 weeks. Severity Severity of RS can be divided into the following based on total severity visual analogue scale (VAS) score Clinical presentation Assessment Anterior rhinoscopy…

The most common form of non-infectious rhinitis. Caused by an IgE-mediated immune response to allergens. Often accompanied by ocular symptoms (e.g. itchy or watery eyes). Pathophysiology Primarily driven by IgE-mediated immune responses. The allergic response is biphasic, with an early phase of nasal pruritus, itching, rhinorrhea, & a late phase with predominant nasal congestion. Non-IgE-mediated…