Longevity is the art of not dying.  This art in turn draws heavily on the various arts of staying well.  Chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS), though not usually a life-threatening illness in itself, can not only compromise quality of life but also affect the immune system and other body systems, invite other illnesses and result in shortened lives.  This blog entry cites recent research about the nature of chronic sinusitis, the frequent role of MRSA infections in CRS, the role of microbial biofilms in keeping MRSA and other sinus infections drug-resistant and, finally, how manuka honey might provide a basis for treatment for CRS.