This second edition volume provides a comprehensive, up-to-date and exhaustive review of pediatric rhinosinusitis for clinicians, surgeons, researchers, advanced care providers as well as emergency personnel. It provides updated studies and literature reviews since the publication of the first edition, five years ago, as well as new chapters on allergic fungal rhinosinusitis and the complications of endoscopic sinus surgery. Additionally, this book will have information regarding pathophysiology of sinusitis, and how to distinguish between the differential diagnoses of a child with a runny nose. It also utilizes current evidence-based guidelines and consensus statements to clarify this condition to the physician and discusses available medical and surgical treatment.

Authored by clinicians with long-time expertise with this disease, Pediatric Rhinosinusitis 2nd Edition also reviews definitions, burden of disease, microbiology and pathophysiology of the disease; role of adenoids, allergy and asthma as co-morbid conditions; comprehensive medical management; and the role of topical treatment. It also covers the latest advancements in new treatments such as drug-eluting stents; comprehensive surgical management; and complications of rhinosinusitis. It will be a valuable resource for otolaryngologists, surgeons, residents, medical students and advanced practice providers for years to come.

Hassan H. Ramadan, MD, MSc, FACS, FARS

Professor and Chair Department of Otolaryngology H&N Surgery at West Virginia University, USA.

A graduate of the American University of Beirut, School of Medicine, where he completed his Otolaryngology residency. Dr. Ramadan completed two fellowships at the Massachusetts Eye & Ear infirmary in Boston, MA, as well as one at Lenox Hill hospital in NY City. Dr. Ramadan earned a Master’s of Science degree from Harvard school of Public health. He is American board certified in Otolaryngology H&N Surgery. He has published over 140 academic publications with majority on surgery for endoscopic sinus surgery. Dr. Ramadan is the editor of the text book on Pediatric Rhinosinusitis.

Dr. Ramadan is past vice president of the Triological southern section society, & past Chair of Pediatric Rhinologic committee. He Holds several awards from American Academy of Otolaryngology as well as the Triological society. He is also a member of American Academy of Otolaryngology H&N Surgery, American Rhinologic society, American Academy of Otolaryngic allergy, Triological society as well as American College of Surgeons.

Dr. Fuad M. Baroody is Professor of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery and Pediatrics at the University of Chicago in Chicago, Illinois.  Dr. Baroody received his medical degree and completed residency training in Otolaryngology at the American University of Beirut in Lebanon, followed by fellowships in Otolaryngology/Allergy and Clinical Immunology as well as Pediatric Otolaryngology at the Johns Hopkins University.  He is currently the director of the Residency Program and the director of Pediatric Otolaryngology at the University of Chicago and his clinical practice centers around treating allergic rhinitis, sinusitis and other pediatric disorders.  Dr. Baroody is a diplomate of the American Board of Otolaryngology and has added Board certification in Complex Pediatric Otolaryngology.  He is regularly featured in the Chicago metro area top doctors publications and listed as one of the "Best Doctors in America" by Best Doctors Inc.  He has published more than 200 scientific articles and 50 book chapters on allergic and pediatric otolaryngologic diseases and is a fellow or member of multiple scientific organizations including the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, The American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, the American College of Surgeons, The American Rhinologic Society, The American Society of Pediatric Otolaryngology, the Society of University Otolaryngologists, and Alpha Omega Alpha.  He is a regularly invited speaker at national conferences (AAOHNS and AAAAI) as well as international meetings and has contributed to several practice guidelines related to otolaryngic disease such as European Position Statement on Sinusitis (EPOS) and the international consensus on allergic rhinitis (ICAR) and sinusitis (ICOS).