The learning objectives for the sinusitis lecture are:

At the conclusion of this lecture, the learner will:

1. Understand the pathophysiology of chronic sinusitis and nasal polyposis

2. Know the current "standard" treatment of chronic sinusitis

3. Be able to apply the following "novel" treatments:

a. Nasal corticosteroids suspended in saline washes

b. Topical Mupiricin

c. Topical antibiotics

d. Sinus rinses

4. Understand if amphotericin has a role in treating sinusitis

5. Know how to systematically approach these difficult patients