The following are pertinent published studies on chronic rhinosinusitis. Articles are listed in alphabetical order. Recently added studies appear in bold. When available, a link is provided for articles that are posted on The Sinus Education Center site. Please note that posted studies are for viewing only. The original publishers have granted copyright release for posting of the documents for viewing only. If you wish to distribute or include these materials as part of an educational program, you must contact the publisher to gain permission for this extended use.
Braun H, Buzina W, Freudenschuss K, et al. Eosinophilic fungal rhinosinusitis': a common disorder in Europe. Laryngoscope. 2003;113(2):264-9.
Davidsson, A, Hellquist HB. The so-called 'allergic' nasal polyp. ORL J Otorhinolaryngol Relat Spec. 1993;55(1):30-5.
Facer ML, Ponikau JU, Sherris DA. Eosinophilic fungal rhinosinusitis of the lacrimal sac. Laryngoscope. 2003;113(2):210-4.
Gosepath J, Brieger J, Vlachtsis K, et al. Fungal DNA is present in tissue specimens of patients with chronic rhinosinusitis. Am J Rhinology. 2004;18(1):9-13.
Hamilos DL, Leung DY, Wood R, et al. Evidence for distinct cytokine expression in allergic versus nonallergic chronic sinusitis. J Allergy Clin Immunol. 1995.;96(4):537-44.
Miller TR, Muntz HR, Gilbert ME, et al. Comparison of topical medication delivery systems after sinus surgery. Laryngoscope.2004;114(2):201-4.
Ponikau JU, Sherris DA, Kita H, et al. Intranasal antifungal treatment in 51 patients with chronic rhinosinusitis. J Allergy Clin Immunol.2002;110:862-6.
Ricchetti A, Landis BN, Maffioli A, et al. Effect of anti-fungal nasal lavage with amphotericin B on nasal polyposis. J Laryngol Otol.2002;116(4):261-3.
Shin SH, Ponikau JU, Sherris DA, et al. Chronic rhinosinusitis: an enhanced immune response to ubiquitous airborne fungi. J Allergy Clin Immunol. 2004;114(6):1369-75.
Taylor MJ, Ponikau JU, Sherris DA, et al. Detection of fungal organisms in eosinophilic mucin using a fluorescein-labeled chitin-specific binding protein. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg.2002;127:377-83.
Wei JL, Kita H, Sherris DA, et al. The chemotactic behavior of eosinophils in patients with chronic rhinosinusitis. Laryngoscope. 2003;113:303Ð6.
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