Browsing by Subject "sinus infection"

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    Sinus Infections: The Role of Antibiotics
    (2010-07-22) Langenfeld, Dean
    The clinical diagnosis of acute rhinosinusitis is based on the common signs and symptoms, but does not identify those patients for whom treatment is justified, given the expense, risk of adverse effects, and bacterial resistance associated with unnecessary antibiotic use. Even if a patient reports symptoms for 7-10 days or symptoms that were getting better and are now worsening, antibiotics are not justified absent severe symptoms such as high fever, periorbital edema or erythema, severe headache or intense facial pain.
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    Sinusitis: What You Need to Know
    (2008-03-31) Lee, Bailey
    Sinusitis is an infection of the hollow spaces located in the bones of the face. I often follows a cold or allergy attack and can be treated with antibiotics if your doctor decides the infection is caused by bacteria. It is important to recognize the symptoms of sinusitis so that it can be treated properly. This
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    What Can I Do About Sinusitis?
    (2009-05-01) Wiger, Don
    The evidence in this systematic review suggests that there is a small benefit to treating acute sinusitis with antibiotics in patients who have been symptomatic for at least 7 days compared to placebo. However, the clinical benefit is less pronounced, noting that 80% of the patients who received placebo improved in the same time period. Clinicians should use their judgment in weighing patient benefits versus patient and population risks when deciding whether to prescribe antibiotics.