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Chronic Sinusitis Course

Chronic Sinusitis Course

Published: September 2024

Explore chronic and odontogenic sinusitis, balloon sinuplasty, and fungal sinusitis. Gain expert insights into diagnosis, treatment, and surgical techniques for effective sinus management, including cutting-edge practices and patient care strategies

2.5 hours, 21 lessons

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How does odontogenic sinusitis differ from chronic rhinosinusitis, and what are its symptoms?

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Lesson 1  •  19 Sept 2024

How does odontogenic sinusitis differ from chronic rhinosinusitis, and what are its symptoms?

Lessons

Odontogenic Sinusitis with Dr. John Craig



Lesson 1

How does odontogenic sinusitis differ from chronic rhinosinusitis, and what are its symptoms?



Lesson 2

What are the symptoms, risk factors, and diagnostic considerations for patients presenting with odontogenic sinusitis (ODS)?



Lesson 3

Do sinus lifts increase the risk of sinusitis and how should a dental exam correlate with sinus health?



Lesson 4

How should unilateral sinus issues and infections be approached in terms of diagnosis, imaging, and treatment?



Lesson 5

How often do you see signs of dental pathologies on sinus CT scans in patients with odontogenic sinusitis?



Lesson 6

Talk to us about how you manage odontogenic sinusitis with regards to antibiotic use and additional therapies?



Lesson 7

Talk to us about success rates of dental treatments, and potential need for sinus surgery in patients with odontogenic sinusitis



Lesson 8

Are in-office sinusitis treatments advisable and what follow-up measures ensure high success rates?





Balloon Sinuplasty for Chronic Sinusitis with Dr. Ayesha Khalid



Lesson 9

Can you explain the evolution and clinical use of balloon sinuplasty in your ENT practice?



Lesson 10

How should barotrauma patients be managed medically and surgically over time?



Lesson 11

How has the integration of hybrid FESS and balloon sinuplasty impacted sinus surgery techniques and patient outcomes?



Lesson 12

How do you communicate in-office sinus procedure options with patients?



Lesson 13

Tell us about your balloon dilation techniques for sinus procedures in a limited resource setting?



Lesson 14

What are the considerations for using balloon sinuplasty in different sinuses, including angles and sizes during procedures?



Lesson 15

What is important to consider when performing sinus irrigation and balloon sinuplasty?



Lesson 16

What are the long-term outcomes and common complications of balloon sinuplasty in sinus treatment?





Evaluation & Management of Chronic Frontal Sinusitis with Dr. Jens Andersson



Lesson 17

How do patients with chronic frontal sinusitis present, and what are common symptoms, risk factors, and diagnostic challenges?



Lesson 18

Walk us through your physical exam and workup for chronic frontal sinusitis



Lesson 19

How are you managing chronic sinusitis symptoms?



Lesson 20

What are common surgical techniques for frontal sinus surgery, including the use of navigation?



Lesson 21

What are effective techniques and tools for mucosal sparing in sinus surgery, particularly in challenging areas?

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