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This course, offered by the Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, is intended to educate primary care physicians and general otolaryngologists, as well as nurses, physician assistants, and medical assistants, on the differences between acute and chronic rhinosinusitis and how to differentiate and treat them. It is also applicable to individuals who want to broaden their knowledge and vernacular about this disease process, particularly those who may be affected by it.
Syllabus :
1. (A) CME Information, Accreditation
(B) Introduction
- Welcome
2. Module 1: Normal Sinus Anatomy and Function
- Introduction to Acute and Chronic Rhinosinusitus
3. Module 2: Acute Rhinosinusitis: Diagnosis and Treatment
- Etiology and Pathogenesis of Acute Sinusitis
4. Module 3: Chronic Rhinoinusitis: Diagnosis and Treatment
- Etiology and Pathogenesis of Chronic Sinusitis
5. Module 4: The Role of Surgery for Sinusitis
- Surgical Management pt. 1
- Surgical Management pt. 2
- Conclusion
6. Activity Evaluation
