Positional Installation of Intranasal Corticosteroids in the Treatment of Chronic Rhinosinusitis: A Systematic Review of the Literature

Objectives: First-line treatment of chronic rhinosinusitis includes topical corticosteroids aimed at decreasing inflammation of sinonasal mucosa. No guidelines exist regarding the effect of head position during administration of corticosteroids. We hypothesize certain positions enhance delivery to t...

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Published in:	Ear, Nose & Throat Journal Vol. 100; no. 5; pp. 302 - 308
Main Authors:	Cummings, Emily L., Fassas, Scott N., Sykes, Kevin J., Sisson, Amy, Chiu, Alexander G., Fox, Meha G.
Format:	Book Review Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Los Angeles, CA SAGE Publications 01-06-2021 SAGE PUBLICATIONS, INC
Subjects:	Administration, Intranasal - methods Adrenal Cortex Hormones - administration & dosage Chronic Disease Head Humans Nasal Sprays Nose Otolaryngology Patient Positioning - methods Rhinitis Rhinitis - drug therapy Sinuses Sinusitis Sinusitis - drug therapy Steroids Systematic review Topical medication head position intranasal corticosteroid irrigation nasal drops rhinosinusitis nasal spray
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