Comparative Study between Endoscopic Sinus Surgery Using Microdebrider & Conventional Techniques with Its Impact on Pulmonary Function Tests - A Randomized Control Trial

Abstract

The nasal airways and their close association to paranasal sinuses are an integral part of the Respiratory Tract. Mucociliary clearance is the predominant clearance mechanism for both upper and lower airways. The two components of mucociliary clearance are cilia and the secretions above them. It is known that CRS coexists in as many as 40-75% of patients with BA. Treatment options for CRS include medical therapy, surgical intervention or both. According to recent guidelines, ESS