Chronic Sinusitus

(Data are for the U.S.)

 

Morbidity

• Number of noninstitutionalized adults with diagnosed sinusitis: 29.6 million
• Percent of noninstitutionalized adults with diagnosed sinusitis: 12.8%

Source: Summary Health Statistics for U.S. Adults: National Health Interview Survey, 2011, table 3, 4 [PDF - 1.3 MB]

 

Health care use

Ambulatory care

• Number of visits to physician offices with a primary diagnosis of chronic sinusitis: 11.7 million

Source: National Ambulatory Medical Care Survey: 2009 Summary Tables, table 13 [PDF - 382 KB]