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Acute and Chronic Rhinosinusitis Pathophysiology, diagnosis, and management. AAAAI Rhinosinusitis Committee Updated 2006 Rhinosinusitis Group of disorders characterized by inflammation of the mucosa of the nose and paranasal sinuses Sinus and Allergy Health Partnership Rhinosinusitis More accurate term than “sinusitis” since almost always preceded by or concomitant symptoms of rhinitis Acute – Up to 4 weeks Subacute – 4 to 12 weeks Chronic – 12 weeks Acute vs. Chronic Rhinosinusitis Usually very different conditions. Acute rhinosinusitis usually related to infection. Chronic rhinosinusiti