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Many chronic sinusitis patients progress slowly through the treatment continuum. When symptoms first present, patients often seek care from their primary care physician or PCP. These physicians typically prescribe or recommend over the counter (OTC) medications, such as decongestants, nasal and systemic steroids, mucolytics and irrigation. As symptoms persist and possibly worsen, patients are often referred to more specialized physicians, such as otolaryngologists and/or allergists, who are then able to diagnose chronic sinusitis via endoscopic imaging. Following multiple rounds of medication, it is estimated that approximately 60% of patients remain symptomatic and may be optimal candidates for a more invasive treatment option.

Sinusitis occurs when the sinus cavities are unable to properly drain mucus, which results in an inflammation of the sinus cavity. The disease is primarily classified into three types: acute, recurrent and chronic.

HIGHLY PREVALENT DISEASE Chronic sinusitis is one of the most prevalent chronic conditions among adults in the U.S. The prevalence rates vary by source from approximately 5%-15% of the adult population. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) estimates that chronic sinusitis occurs in approximately 12% of the U.S. adult (18 years and older) population. In 2015, there were an estimated 29 million adult chronic sinusitis patients in the U.S. There were approximately six million pediatric chronic sinusitis patients in the U.S. in 2015. While some clinicians believe pediatric chronic sinusitis patients should be left untreated, clinical studies have shown that pediatric patients with chronic sinusitis have a significantly reduced quality of life as compared to selected other diseases.