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Rhinosinusitis secondary prevention
Introduction
Overview
Overview
Secondary prevention is mostly aimed at preventing the exacerbation of chronic rhinosinusitis or another episode of acute recurrent sinusitis. Practices such as abstaining from smoking, using saline nasal irrigation, and receiving treatment for the underlying cause can be used to promote healthy sinuses.[1]
Secondary Prevention
Secondary Prevention
Secondary prevention is mostly aimed at preventing the exacerbation of chronic rhinosinusitis or another episode of acute recurrent sinusitis. Practices such as abstaining from smoking, using saline nasal irrigation, and receiving treatment for the underlying cause can be used to promote healthy sinuses.[1]
References
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 American Academy of Family Physicians http://www.aafp.org/afp/2007/1201/p1718.html. Accessed on Oct. 4, 2016.
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