Open AccessFrom prevention to optimal treatment in chronic rhinosinusitis
Author(s) -
P.W. Hellings
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
rhinology (amsterdam. online)/rhinology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.275
H-Index - 57
eISSN - 1996-8604
pISSN - 0300-0729
DOI - 10.4193/rhin.18.404
Subject(s) - medicine , chronic rhinosinusitis , chronic disease , non communicable disease , intensive care medicine , health care , disease , sinusitis , medical care , environmental health , family medicine , economic growth , surgery , pathology , economics
Prevention of chronic rhinosinusitis remains a true societal challenge, as prevention of this highly prevalent non-communicable disease will significantly reduce socio-economic costs and improve the overall well-being of the large group of affected individuals. In alignment with the health priorities of national governments, prevention and cost-effective health care should be embraced by the Rhinologic community.