Long-term follow-up of chronic maxillary sinusitis in children

In 26 children, aged between 3 and 7 years, the course of therapy-resistant chronic maxillary sinusitis over a mean period of 6 years and 3 months, was analysed. The results showed that spontaneous cure had occurred in 24 of the 26 children, on average after they reached the age of 7 years. The chro...

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Veröffentlicht in:	International journal of pediatric otorhinolaryngology 1991-07, Vol.22 (1), p.81-84
Hauptverfasser:	Otten, Floris W.A., van Aarem, Annelies, Grote, Jan J.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Biological and medical sciences Child Child, Preschool Chronic Disease Female Follow-Up Studies Humans Male Maxillary Sinusitis - drug therapy Maxillary sinusitis: Long-term Medical sciences Non tumoral diseases Otorhinolaryngology. Stomatology Upper respiratory tract, upper alimentary tract, paranasal sinuses, salivary glands: diseases, semeiology
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Zusammenfassung:	In 26 children, aged between 3 and 7 years, the course of therapy-resistant chronic maxillary sinusitis over a mean period of 6 years and 3 months, was analysed. The results showed that spontaneous cure had occurred in 24 of the 26 children, on average after they reached the age of 7 years. The chronic character of upper respiratory tract infections in young children is difficult to explain.
ISSN:	0165-5876 1872-8464
DOI:	10.1016/0165-5876(91)90099-W