The Bacteriology of Chronic Rhinosinusitis With and Without Nasal Polyps

Abstract

There are no significant differences in the bacteriologic features of ethmoidal biopsy specimens between CRSNP+, CRSNP-, and control patients. Therefore, a bacteriologic pathogenesis of the polyps in CRSNP+ patients seems unlikely. The general use of antibiotics in patients with CRS appears questionable. Investigation of nasal lavage samples is not suitable for predicting the bacteriologic features of inflamed sinuses of patients with CRS.