Plain Language Summary: Surgical Management of Chronic Rhinosinusitis

Abstract

This plain language summary provides information on when to consider moving forward with surgical interventions for those who are evaluated and diagnosed with chronic rhinosinusitis. This summary applies to adult (18+ years) patients who are trying to understand the steps involved in diagnosing, learning about, and managing their persistent sinus problems (chronic rhinosinusitis). This plain language summary is based on the 2025 “Clinical Practice Guideline: Surgical Management of Chronic Rhinosinusitis” and is a companion publication to the full guideline. Guidelines and their recommendations may not pertain to every patient who is considering surgical interventions for chronic rhinosinusitis management but can be used to find best practices and quality improvement opportunities.