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Update on evidence‐based reviews with recommendations in adult chronic rhinosinusitis
Author(s) -
Orlandi Richard R.,
Smith Timothy L.,
Marple Bradley F.,
Harvey Richard J.,
Hwang Peter H.,
Kern Robert C.,
Kingdom Todd T.,
Luong Amber,
Rudmik Luke,
Senior Brent A.,
Toskala Elina,
Kennedy David W.
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
international forum of allergy and rhinology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.503
H-Index - 46
eISSN - 2042-6984
pISSN - 2042-6976
DOI - 10.1002/alr.21344
Subject(s) - rhinology , medicine , chronic rhinosinusitis , evidence based medicine , foundation (evidence) , alternative medicine , medline , best practice , best evidence , patient care , intensive care medicine , family medicine , nursing , pathology , otorhinolaryngology , surgery , management , archaeology , political science , law , economics , history
Chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) has a significant impact not only on individuals who are afflicted but also on society as a whole. An increasing emphasis is being placed on incorporating the best available evidence into the care of patients, in association with an individual clinician's expertise and the patient's values. Recent evidence‐based reviews with recommendations (EBRRs) have distilled our knowledge of CRS treatment options and have also pointed out continued gaps in this knowledge. This review synthesizes the findings of 8 EBRRs regarding CRS published in the International Forum of Allergy and Rhinology between 2011 and 2014. The recommendations in this review are based on the best available evidence and are meant to be incorporated into each patient's individual care, along with the practitioner's expertise and the individual patient's values and expectations. It is hoped that the EBRRs, and the process that spawned them, can provide the foundation for future guidelines in the diagnosis and management of CRS.