Managing sinusitis in children

Because of the prevalence of upper respiratory tract infections (URIs), sinusitis is a condition commonly encountered in the pediatric population. Some 5% to 10% of children with URIs also have sinusitis. A thorough clinical evaluation enables the health care provider to accurately diagnose sinusitis in children without overuse of computed tomography scans or antibiotics. This article discusses the diagnosis and treatment of acute sinusitis in children.