PREVALENCE OF ALLERGIC FUNGAL SINUSITIS
Journal Title: Journal of Evolution of Medical and Dental Sciences - Year 2014, Vol 3, Issue 19
Abstract
Allergic fungal sinusitis (AFS) is a disease of young immune competent adults. Nasal obstruction, nasal discharge, nasal allergy and proptosis were the most common presentations. Initial diagnosis of allergic fungal sinusitis requires high index of suspicion in patients presenting with chronic rhino sinusitis, such cases should be properly evaluated. Differentiation from invasive forms of fungal sinus disease is crucial.
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Rajlaxmi Panigrahi
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