A new perspective on rhinosinusitis: EPOS 2020
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Keywords
sinusitis, adults, algorithms, classification, endophenotypes
Abstract
EPOS 2020 (European Position Paper on Rhinosinusitis and Nasal Polyps 2020) is a cli- nical guide developed by a group of professional experts in the rhinosinusal area of the Eu- ropean Society of Rhinology, which corresponds to the latest update of its previous versions (2005, 2007 and 2012). The main objective of the document is to bring clear recommen- dations based on the best available evidence and concise management algorithms for the pathologies of acute and chronic rhinosinusitis in both adults and pediatric patients. Some of the most important novelties of this guide are: new classification of chronic rhinosinu- sitis in primary and secondary, chronic rhinosinusitis in pediatrics, new concepts in sinus surgery, among others. It also emphasizes the importance of multidisciplinary management of the pathology, including self-care of the patient, promoting the use of over-the-counter medications, before medical management at tiered levels of care. The objective of this review is to present in a summarized way the management of acute and chronic rhinosinusitis in adults proposed in this guide.
