Additional Sources Of Information

Here are some reliable sources that can provide more information on sinusitis:

American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
Phone: (703) 836-4444
http://www.entnet.org

This is the website for the professional organization of doctors who specialize in otolaryngology (the field of ear, nose and throat medicine). It contains a helpful "Do you have sinusitis?" test.

National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease Office of Communications
http://www.niaid.nih.gov

This organization conducts research into sinusitis. The website contains information about new treatments.

American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology
Phone: (847) 427-1200
http://www.allergy.mcg.edu/

This organization publishes information sheets on specific allergies and offers referrals to allergists around the country.

Medline Plus
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/sinusitis.html

This website, maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health, contains information about sinusitis and its treatments.

The American Rhinologic Society
http://www.american-rhinologic.org

American Rhinologic Society is the only professional organization that deals specifically with sinus surgery, both conventional and endoscopic. Their website features general information on sinus surgery as well as many consumer publications.