NIH MeSH · D000092562Diseases
Allergic Fungal Sinusitis
Also known asAllergic Fungal Sinusitides · Fungal Sinusitis, Allergic · Sinusitides, Allergic Fungal · Sinusitis, Allergic Fungal · Sphenoid Allergic Fungal Sinusitis · Allergic Fungal Rhinosinusitis · Allergic Fungal Rhinosinusitides · Fungal Rhinosinusitis, Allergic · Rhinosinusitis, Allergic Fungal · Allergic Aspergillus Sinusitis · Allergic Aspergillus Sinusitides · Aspergillus Sinusitis, Allergic
Definition
Fungal infection in the PARANASAL SINUSES characterized by common allergy respiratory symptoms, recurrent NASAL POLYPS and/or ASTHMA with buildup of allergic MUCIN.
MeSH classification
- C01.150.703.040
- C01.748.043
- C01.748.749.134
- C08.460.692.752.134
- C08.674.028
- C08.730.043
- C08.730.749.134
- C09.603.692.752.134
- C20.543.480.680.038
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Common questions about Allergic Fungal Sinusitis
What does Allergic Fungal Sinusitis mean in medicine?
Fungal infection in the PARANASAL SINUSES characterized by common allergy respiratory symptoms, recurrent NASAL POLYPS and/or ASTHMA with buildup of allergic MUCIN. This definition is taken from the National Library of Medicine's MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) 2026 release, which is the standard vocabulary used to index PubMed and most medical literature.
Is Allergic Fungal Sinusitis known by any other names?
Yes. Allergic Fungal Sinusitis is also referred to as Allergic Fungal Sinusitides, Fungal Sinusitis, Allergic, Sinusitides, Allergic Fungal, Sinusitis, Allergic Fungal in different clinical, research and patient-facing contexts. The MeSH descriptor groups all of these synonyms under a single canonical concept so research and records stay consistent.
Where does Allergic Fungal Sinusitis sit in the medical classification?
Allergic Fungal Sinusitis falls under the broader medical category "Diseases" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: C01.150.703.040, C01.748.043, C01.748.749.134). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.
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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D000092562) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗