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Chronic Rhinosinusitis and Irritable Bowel Syndrome: A Case Report.

Year: 2016

Type: article

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) can be comorbidities that are difficult to treat. In this patient, an evidence-informed treatment pathway guided by laboratory biomarkers was used to address both conditions. CASE PRESENTATION: A 69-y-old female patient presented with a 50-y history of sinusitis that was worse in the winter, postnasal drip, frequent sore throats, gastrointestinal complaints, headaches, and yeast infections. Two sinus surgeries (in years 2000 and 2002) and multiple courses of antibiotics had not resolved her sinus symptoms. In addition to CRS and IBS, this patient was noted to have intestinal overgrowth of Candida albicans, multiple food sensitivities, and leaky gut syndrome. CONCLUSION: Antifungal medication and dietary changes in the course of 8 mo resulted in the resolution of her CRS and IBS.

Source: Europe PMC (PubMed Central)

Authors: Mikhail Kogan, Carlos Cuellar Castillo, Melissa S Barber

Institutions: National University of Natural Medicine, Georgetown University, George Washington University

Language: English

Topic: Sinusitis and nasal conditions

Subfield: Otorhinolaryngology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W2518334919

FWCI: 0.939

Cites: 19

Cited by: 10

Related to: 10