Nontuberculous mycobacterial sinusitis in children with cystic fibrosis

Questions arise as to whether disease in the lungs is affected by a reservoir in the sinuses and should sinus cultures and debridement be performed in all cases of NTM lung disease in CF patients. Since NTM has been increasing in prevalence in sputum cultures in the CF population, its existence in the sinuses should be considered when these patients present with sinus disease.