Tessy KK K 22 NR511 WK 7 Adult Sinusitis (1)1222

Tessy KK K 22 NR511 WK 7 Adult Sinusitis (1)1222




ADULT SINUSITIS

CHAMBERLAIN

UNIVERSITY PROF.

ALLEN OCTOBER

2021

, ADULT SINUSITIS
• Adult Sinusitis- Is a short-term inflammation of the lining of the

paranasal Sinuses.

• Causes:

• About 80% caused by viral URTI,

• Some are cause by allergic reactions

• While other are cause by the Inflammation that create swollen Mucous

membranes which block the natural drainage pathway of the sinuses.


Prevalence

• Approximately 28.9 million adults were diagnosed with Sinusitis in 2018

• 11.6% of US adults have Sinusitis

• 2.1% of Americans are likely to be diagnosed with Sinusitis at any given

time.

• Prevalence peak in 60-70s
(Bhattacharyya & Gilani, 2018)