Acute Sinusitis
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Acute sinusitis.
Respiratory tract infections, including the common cold and acute sinusitis, affect millions of individuals every year. Colds are caused by viruses, are easily spread from person to person, and are usually short-lived. Sinusitis (infection of the paranasal sinuses) usually occurs as a result of a cold but also can result from swelling of the nasal passages, obstruction from a medical device or ...
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: JAMA
سال: 2009
ISSN: 0098-7484
DOI: 10.1001/jama.301.17.1844