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MAJOR R. WESLEY WRIGHT; CAPTAIN HAROLD M. E. BOYD

Arch Otolaryngol. 1945;41(3):193-203.

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During the past year or more while working with aviation cadets from a nasal standpoint, we made a number of interesting observations regarding nasal function with changing altitudes. First we shall review the literature to reveal the accumulated thought on aerosinusitis, after which our own experiences will be reviewed.

DEFINITION

Aerosinusitis is an acute or a chronic inflammation caused by trauma to the mucous membrane of a sinus. The trauma is brought about by a difference between the air pressure within the sinus and that of the surrounding atmosphere. This phenomenon occurs commonly during the changes in altitude in airplane flights and is characterized by inflammation of the mucosa lining the sinuses and is accompanied by pain and discomfort. These symptoms may vary with the sinus affected.

AEROSINUSITIS IN THE LITERATURE

In a review of the available literature on aviation medicine, it is quite apparent that aerosinusitis does not hold . . . [Full Text PDF of this Article]

Author Affiliations
MEDICAL CORPS, ARMY OF THE UNITED STATES

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